Latvia to intercept all drones entering its territory, defense minister says
Ukrinform
Latvia’s newly appointed Defense Minister Raivis Melnis has expressed support for Ukraine’s right to strike targets in Russia and assured that his country will shoot down any drones that enter its airspace.
He made these remarks to journalists, according to a Ukrinform correspondent.
The minister emphasized that Ukraine has the right to defend its country and attack targets on Russian territory.
“We need to build our own air defense system to intercept all drones flying toward Latvia. It is Russia that is sending them to Latvia. We will intercept all drones and support Ukraine in its struggle,” Melnis said.
As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Ukraine is preparing expert groups to visit Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Romania to share their experience in responding to threats from drones.
