Politics

Latvia’s defense minister steps down after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks

Helen Wright

10.05.2026, 19:29

Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds (left) resigned on Sunday after two Ukrainian drones struck oil storage facilities earlier this week. PAP/Paweł Supernak — Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds resigned on Sunday after two Ukrainian drones struck oil storage facilities earlier this week. PAP/Paweł Supernak

Two Ukrainian drones hit empty oil tanks in eastern Latvia on May 7.