Ukrainian drone strike on empty Baltic fuel depot prompts top-level resignation – in Latvia

Defense NewsMay 11, 2026
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Latvia's defense minister, Andris Sprūds, has resigned following a Ukrainian drone strike on an empty fuel depot in the country, which is part of a series of airspace violations involving Ukrainian drones targeting Russian sites. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and trust in military leadership, prompting Prime Minister Evika Siliņa to call for Sprūds' resignation. This event highlights the ongoing tensions in the Baltic region amid the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

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