Latvian Defence Minister resigns after drone strikes

Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks. Prime Minister Evika Silina cited slow anti-drone deployment for the move.

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Latvia Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday after two Ukrainian drones flew in from Russia and struck oil storage facilities on Thursday. Prime Minister Evika Silina demanded the exit, citing the slow deployment of anti-drone systems. Silina appointed army colonel Raivis Melnis as the new defense minister on Sunday.

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