NATO Ally Defense Chief Quits After Drones Breach Russian Border
Summary
Latvia's defense minister resigned after two Ukrainian drones crossed into Latvian airspace and one crashed into a fuel storage site, causing minor damage but no injuries. The incident highlighted NATO's challenges in defending against drone attacks near its eastern borders.Key Facts
- Two Ukrainian drones crossed from Russia into Latvia last week.
- One drone crashed into empty oil tanks near Rēzekne, Latvia, causing a small fire.
- No injuries resulted from the drone incident.
- Latvia’s Prime Minister asked Defense Minister Andris Sprūds to resign due to slow deployment of counter-drone systems.
- Sprūds said he resigned to protect the Latvian army from political pressure.
- Colonel Raivis Melnis, with experience in Ukraine, will replace Sprūds as Latvia’s defense minister.
- NATO has not treated drone airspace breaches as attacks triggering collective response.
- Drone incursions into NATO countries have increased alongside the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exposing gaps in air defenses.
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