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Latvian Defence Minister Resigns After Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facilities
The Latvian defence minister has resigned after two Ukrainian drones crossed from Russia and struck oil storage facilities in Latvia. The Ukrainian defence minister stated that Russian electronic warfare had deliberately diverted the drones from their intended targets inside Russia. The incident was reported by Reuters.
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The drones crossed into Latvia after being diverted from targets inside Russia, according to the Ukrainian defence minister. The minister attributed the diversion to Russian electronic warfare systems operating deliberately to redirect Ukrainian drones away from Russian territory.
Oil storage facilities were hit but reports did not specify the extent of damage or any resulting fires or injuries. The event adds to a series of reported cross-border drone incidents linked to the conflict in Ukraine.
Latvian officials have not issued additional public statements on the matter beyond confirming the resignation. Ukrainian authorities maintained that the drones were originally targeting sites within Russia when electronic interference altered their course.
