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    Latvian Defense Minister ‌resigns after two Ukrainian drones hit oil storage facilities

    Latvian Defense Minister ‌Andris Spruds resigned on Sunday, after two Ukrainian drones flew in from Russia ​and hit oil storage facilities last week.

    Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina ⁠demanded the resignation earlier in the day, saying anti-drone systems had ​not been deployed fast enough. She appointed ​Latvian army colonel Raivis Melnis as the new defense minister.