The airspace threat was declared in the Augšdaugava, Preiļi, Rēzekne, Balvi and Alūksne municipalities. In Aglona, where several groups of pilgrims have arrived over the past few days, the warning was issued at around 4.

Around 1,000 pilgrims are spending the night at Aglona Catholic Grammar School.

Footage captured by Latvian Television shows that, upon receiving the warning, those inside the school made their way to the basement. The pilgrims remained there for a...