Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
The resignation follows criticism that anti-drone systems were not deployed fast enough after two drones struck oil storage facilities.
- On Sunday, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned, and Prime Minister Evika Silina appointed army colonel Raivis Melnis as his successor.
- The resignation followed a security incident on Thursday when two Ukrainian drones flew from Russian territory into Latvia and struck an oil storage facility.
- Earlier Sunday, Silina demanded the resignation, citing that anti-drone systems had not been deployed fast enough during the incident on Thursday.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russian electronic warfare deliberately diverted the drones, offering Friday to send experts to strengthen Baltic air security.
- Latvia and Lithuania called on NATO to boost regional air defences after the explosion at the oil storage facility, signaling urgent security concerns.
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Defence Minister Andris Spruds had been called upon to resign by the Prime Minister of Latvian Evika Silina, after drone incursions on Thursday.
Because two drones were able to enter Latvian airspace, Defence Minister Andris Spruds has resigned from office and the Prime Minister accuses him of not providing safe airspace.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds leaves office after Prime Minister Evida Silina criticises the management of aviation safety in the face of drone incursions.
The drones belonged to Ukraine and, according to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, they were hijacked.
The Latvian defense minister has resigned after two Ukrainian drones crashed in the Baltic country this week. The two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia on Thursday and crashed into oil storage facilities near the Russian border - no significant damage was caused. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha confirmed on Sunday that the drones were Ukrainian, saying that Russia had deliberately diverted them from Russian targets towards Lat…
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