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Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
Prime Minister Evika Silina said anti-drone systems were not deployed fast enough after two drones hit oil storage facilities, prompting a ministerial смен?
- 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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Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds announced his resignation. Previously, drones had crashed over Latvia again.
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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.
·Paris, France
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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.
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Total News Sources61
Leaning Left12Leaning Right7Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
41% Left
L 41%
C 35%
R 24%
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