Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigned following a security failure after two drones struck oil storage facilities in Rezekne.The incident prompted Prime Minister Evika Silina to demand the departure of Spruds due to his administration's delays in deploying anti-drone systems.Colonel Raivis Melnis has been appointed as the new Defense Minister as Latvia and neighboring Baltic nations increase pressure on NATO to enhance regional air defenses.Ukrainian Foreign Minister
Andrii Sybiha confirmed that the drones were Ukrainian in origin but had been diverted from their path by Russian electronic warfare.