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The orange level is the highest of the two warning levels for potential threats in the airspace. Residents are advised to stay indoors and follow the so-called two-wall principle. This means that there should be at least two walls between a person and the outside environment. If possible, people should stay away from windows. **The threat may be related to drones** The National Armed Forces remind that against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, there remains a possibility of situations where foreign unmanned aerial vehicles approach Latvian airspace or cross its border. At this time, it is not reported what specific object or circumstances caused the current warning. **Similar cases have already occurred** Throughout 2026, residents of Latgale and Vidzeme received warnings through the mobile alert system about potential aerial threats on multiple occasions. In some cases, drones did indeed crash on Latvian territory and exploded. One of the drones was shot down. According to military estimates, these incidents were most likely related to drones involved in the Russo-Ukrainian war. At the same time, in a number of cases, foreign drones did not cross the air border of Latvia, and warnings to the public were sent out as a precautionary measure. Residents of the Kraslava and Ludza regions are advised to monitor official messages from the NAF and security services and to follow instructions until the warning is lifted.
