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"textContent": "Latvia’s new Defence Minister, Raivis Melnis, has stated that drones entering Latvian airspace must be intercepted and destroyed, while emphasizing the need to rapidly strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. In an interview with Latvian Television’s programme 900 sekundes, Melnis stressed that the defence industry and the armed forces must work hand in hand. “The military […]\n\nThe post “Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message appeared first on Baltic News Network.",
"title": "“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message"
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