Latvia boosts security at dam, gas storage facility due to Russian threat, PM says
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said Latvia also sought more NATO air defenses and an anti-drone system as officials warned of possible Russian provocations.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced Latvia increased security around a hydroelectric dam and the Incukalns underground gas storage facility, citing intelligence indicating a specific threat from Russia.
- Latvian, Lithuanian, and Polish leaders recently warned that Western intelligence agencies believe Russia is planning provocations and attacks against infrastructure in the region.
- Kulbergs asked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for more air defenses and allied boots on the ground, while seeking swift integration of an anti-drone system developed with Ukraine.
- Criticizing the blockade of a 21st package of sanctions, Kulbergs argued that failing to restrict Russian LNG sales and the "shadow fleet" fuels the "Russian war machine."
- The Kremlin dismissed the allegations as "scare stories," while Kulbergs prepares for a national election in October and potential Russian interference.
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Measures are being taken around a hydroelectric dam and a natural gas storage facility
Latvia Heightens Security Amid Russia Threats
Latvia has upped security around key infrastructure, including a hydroelectric dam and gas storage, due to potential threats from Russia. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has sought NATO support amid escalating tensions and concerns about Russian provocations in the region. Latvia remains supportive of Ukraine amidst these challenges.
Latvia has strengthened the protection of strategic energy facilities in connection with information on possible threats from Russia, and Riga also requests NATO to provide additional air defence systems and to increase military presence.
Latvia is strengthening security measures around a hydroelectric dam near the capital Riga and a huge underground natural gas storage facility due to information about a threat from Russia, it said…More...
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