Latvia's Defense Ministry announced on Friday that **Russia** is conducting a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting **Latvia**, **Lithuania**, and **Estonia**, falsely claiming the Baltic states are allowing their territories to be used for Ukrainian attacks. According to the ministry, Russian media outlets and Telegram channels have spread allegations that the Baltic states opened their airspace to Ukrainian drones targeting Russian territory – a claim **Riga** strongly denies. Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia assert they are not involved in planning or executing Ukraine’s attacks on Russia. As **NATO** members, they support **Kyiv** through military aid, humanitarian assistance, and financial support. "Through such statements, Russia demonstrates its weakness and attempts to divert attention from the fact that it is unable to defend itself against successful Ukrainian counterattacks targeting Russian infrastructure along the Baltic Sea coast,” the ministry stated. The objective of the Russian campaign is to discredit NATO, undermine public trust in state institutions, and weaken support for Ukraine, including spreading disinformation through social media bots targeting Russian-speaking audiences and younger users. ### Drone Incursions and Electronic Warfare The allegations follow reports earlier this week that several Ukrainian drones strayed into Baltic territory during one of Kyiv’s largest long-range drone attacks on Russia. Two drones entered Latvian and Estonian territory, while another fell on a frozen lake in Lithuania. Authorities reported no casualties or significant damage. Both **Ukraine** and Russia deploy electronic warfare systems – including jamming and navigation spoofing devices – to defend against drone and missile attacks. These measures can sometimes cause drones to veer off course. Russian drones have previously been found in Moldova and Romania during the war. ### Hybrid Warfare Concerns The Baltic states, bordering Russia and Belarus, have repeatedly warned about Russian hybrid activities. In January, Latvia’s security services indicated that cyberattacks and sabotage operations linked to Russia remain a significant threat. Officials also warned that **Moscow’s** perception of Latvia is increasingly resembling how Russia viewed Ukraine before its full-scale invasion in 2022 – a shift they say could signal a more confrontational posture in the future, even if no immediate military threat is detected.