Ukrainian drones, deflected by Russian electronic warfare, struck targets in eastern Latvia.
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Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spruds has resigned following an incident involving Ukrainian drones. According to reports, two unmanned aircraft redirected by a Russian electronic warfare system struck oil facilities in the eastern part of the country.
The incident revealed gaps in air defence and airspace management. This is the first instance in which combat operations in Ukraine have directly affected the territory of a NATO member.
Latvia's Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned after Ukrainian drones, deflected by Russian electronic warfare, struck oil facilities in the eastern part of the country. The incident exposed critical gaps in the air defense system and prompted criticism from the prime minister regarding the defence ministry's slowness.
Combat operations have directly affected the territory of a NATO member state for the first time, which may lead to a reorientation of Latvia's defence budget and strengthened sanctions against Russia. The growing threats in the Baltic region will make airspace less predictable, affecting air transport and logistics in the region.
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