Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
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"it was pointless to create the illusion that we can build a wall on the border with Russia."
— Kristen Michal , Politician
"a Ukrainian drone that deviated from its course, which was possibly affected in Russian airspace."
— Margo Palloson , Executive
"the drone that hit its territory was Ukrainian."
— Edgars Rinkevics , Politician
"cut short a visit to Ukraine and returned to Latvia in the wake of the incident."
— Andris Spruds , Politician
"most likely veered off course or was affected by electromagnetic warfare measures protecting some technically important objects."
— Egils Lescinskis , Executive
Key People
Andris Spruds is the Defence Minister of Latvia.
Edgars Rinkevics is the Prime Minister of Latvia.
Egils Lescinskis is the deputy chief of the Joint Staff of Latvia.
Kestutis Budrys is the Foreign Minister of Lithuania.
Estonian Prime Minister who emphasizes Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Margo Palloson is the chief of Estonia's security police.
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The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
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