It is urgent to strengthen the anti-drone defense at the border - head of the Saeima commission 0 11

He noted that after the incident at the eastern border, detailed information about the course of events was received from responsible institutions, including the National Armed Forces, the State Police, and the State Fire and Rescue Service.

Latkovskis emphasized that Latvia has already begun purchasing anti-drone systems and is training personnel; however, time is needed for the full implementation of these capabilities. The systems currently available to the armed forces are mainly intended for combating low-flying objects, rather than directly against drones.

The politician also stressed that Latvia needs to develop its electromagnetic warfare capabilities, but the country is still at an initial stage in this area. He acknowledged that the equipment available to the armed forces is mostly not the newest, and modern systems have only recently begun to arrive in Latvia.

At the same time, Latkovskis emphasized that the armed forces are doing everything possible with the resources at their disposal, but faster decisions need to be made to strengthen defense.

It is possible to shoot down drones; however, this is complicated by both technical considerations and safety concerns, including restrictions on actions over populated areas to avoid additional risks for residents, Latkovskis added.

An investigation into this incident is ongoing in cooperation with Ukrainian services, and several versions of the circumstances surrounding the event are being considered.

Latkovskis also acknowledged that communication with the public during the incident was not sufficiently prompt and assured that an additional assessment of these aspects would be conducted.

Commenting on political responsibility, he pointed out that political leadership in the defense sector requires faster decision-making. At the same time, the head of the KNB noted the turnover of personnel in the industry, which can affect the decision-making process.