Latvia's Ministry of Defence says the armed forces are holding a military exercise in the country's eastern b…

Latvia's Ministry of Defence says the armed forces are holding a military exercise in the country's eastern border area until 10 November. Soldiers and members of the National Guard (Zemessardze), together with the State Border Guard and the State Police, are improving unit deployment, patrolling and mutual coordination.

The ministry links to a report by the military outlet Sargs.lv from Liepna in Alūksne municipality.