Ukraine did not direct drones toward Latvia, but if the drones were redirected by Russian electronic warfare, it is ready to apologize
Kyiv • UNN
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
Ukraine has never directed any drones toward Latvia. However, Kyiv is ready to apologize if it is confirmed that these were Ukrainian drones intentionally diverted from their course and directed toward Latvia by Russian electronic warfare systems. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, after telephone negotiations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Baiba Braže, reports UNN.
We are in close contact with Latvia regarding the recent drone incidents, and our competent authorities are exchanging information to ascertain all the circumstances of the events. If it is confirmed that these were Ukrainian drones intentionally diverted from their course and directed toward Latvia by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems, we will express our sincere apologies to our Latvian friends. I can state with full confidence: Ukraine has never directed any drones toward Latvia
According to him, Kyiv has already expressed its apologies to all three Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – as well as Finland – for unintentional incidents caused by the redirection of Ukrainian drones by Russian EW systems.
Our specialized institutions are working closely together to minimize the risks of such cases recurring
Latvia hands protest note to Russian representative over drone incident07.05.26, 20:24 • 3892 views
As a reminder
On May 7, drones entered Latvia from the territory of the Russian Federation, two of which crashed. One drone hit an empty tank at an oil depot in the city of Rēzekne.