Latvian defence minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks

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Russia has used electronic warfare to disrupt the path of Ukrainian drones. RIGA: Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday (May 10), 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. She appointed Latvian army colonel Raivis Melnis as the new defence minister. Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday

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