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Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds resigned following two Ukrainian drones crashing in Latvia, one exploding at an oil storage facility. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa pushed for his resignation due to failed air defense. Ukraines foreign minister stated the drones were off course due to Russian electronic warfare. Latvia and Lithuania are now advocating for stronger NATO air defenses. Sprūds stepped down to protect the military from political turmoil and readiness doubts. This resignation follows a pattern of defense ministers stepping down in NATOs eastern edge amid scandals. Latvia leads a drone coalition supporting Ukraine, with parliamentary elections looming in October.

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