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Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops
Canadian troops are being moved to strategic sites as NATO says repeated drone incursions are part of hybrid attacks and three drones have been shot down since June.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the Canadian-led NATO mission in Latvia announced increased permanent deployments near Russian and Belarusian borders, adapting to escalating drone incursions.
- Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned last May following repeated drone incursions from Belarus, which NATO commanders characterized as a "hybrid" war destabilizing the region.
- On August 14, authorities shot down an explosive-laden drone from Belarus after residents in Daugavpils received emergency alerts. NATO Multinational Brigade commander David Brassard said troops are "prepared" with "all the capabilities needs."
- In Daugavpils, 80 per cent of residents are Russian speakers, and Chayka editor-in-chief Inna Plavoka warned that "Russian propaganda is so effective at brainwashing people," complicating the security environment.
- Canada continues to "reassure, deter, and defend" while former Latvian president's national security adviser Janis Kazocins argues Russia lacks capacity for a conventional attack against NATO.
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In a context marked by the intensification of Russian threats in Latvia, the NATO mission led by Canada is strengthening its strategic presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. On the ground, the Canadian Press has observed the escalation of tensions.
·Montreal, Canada
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The mission, which aims to "reassuring, dissuade and defend", adapts to the intensification of hostile acts.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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