Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks


Reuters | Riga | Updated: 10-05-2026 22:00 IST | Created: 10-05-2026 22:00 IST
Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks
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​Latvian ‌Defence Minister ​Andris Spruds ‌resigned on Sunday, after two Ukrainian ‌drones on Thursday flew ‌in from Russia and ⁠hit ​oil ⁠storage facilities.

Earlier on Sunday, ⁠Latvian Prime ​Minister Evika Silina demanded ⁠the resignation, saying ⁠anti-drone ​systems had not ⁠been deployed fast enough.

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