Russia reports downing of 347 drones as two impact in Latvia

On May 7, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 347 Ukrainian drones between 21:00 and 07:00 Moscow time. Simultaneously, Latvian authorities confirmed that two drones originating from Russian territory crashed in the Rezekne region, approximately 40 kilometers from the Russian border. The Latvian Defense Minister, Andris Spruds, stated that the drones were likely launched by Ukraine against Russian targets. The incident caused damage to four empty oil storage tanks. NATO Baltic air policing jets were deployed to the area, and Latvian authorities issued safety warnings to border residents. Ukraine had previously reported Russian strikes on its territory despite a proposed ceasefire, pledging a symmetric response. Local emergency services identified debris at the site of the crash in Latvia. Residents near the border were advised to remain indoors due to the continued presence of unmanned aerial vehicles.