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Latvia Tests Its Eastern Border Response

Latvia’s military, border guards and police are scheduled to begin joint exercises on November 2, testing eastern-border deployments, according to the Defense Ministry.

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The drills are planned through November 10 in Alūksne, Balvi and Ludza, including the Kārsava area. The Latvian National Armed Forces announced the exercise on October 30.

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