Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina dismissed Sprudsa, emphasizing the need for professional leadership in the defense sector following a drone incident that highlighted the political leadership's failure to ensure safe airspace.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina dismissed Sprudsa, emphasizing the need for professional leadership in the defense sector following a drone incident that highlighted the political leadership's failure to ensure safe airspace.

@varlamov_news 10 May 2026, 17:15

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigned following an incident involving drones, stating that this is necessary to protect the army from political campaigning and ensure security.

@meduzalive 10 May 2026, 17:12

Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Spruds expressed his readiness to resign following the incident with drones that fell on the country's territory and took responsibility for the situation.

@varlamov_news 10 May 2026, 16:56