Event 291e768b-c960-402f-aac2-2ad0238402cc

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Uncategorized Country: Latvia

Source: https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/latvians...

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Event Time

1y ago

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Created

1mo ago

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Updated

1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid shelters

Short Summary: Latvia calls on citizens and officials to prepare basements as air-raid shelters amid concerns of Russian aggression.

Description

Latvian authorities urged residents to convert basements into air-raid shelters during the annual "Big Clean-up Day," citing concerns about potential threats from Russia. Municipal employees and public buildings are also involved in preparing shelters. The move is framed as a precaution amid regional insecurity.

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"Authorities in Latvia called on residents to use Saturday's annual 'Big Clean-up Day' to turn basements into air-raid shelters, with many in the Baltic country concerned they could be Russia's next target."

"We call on everyone during the Big Clean-up, but also afterwards, to ensure that your cellars and your basements can be used as shelters in case of emergencies," said Viņķis Krūmiņš, mayor of the capital Riga."

"The basements of public buildings, schools, retirement homes, hospitals, and town halls will be inspected by the authorities who will prepare them to serve as hiding places in the event of an attack."

Source

https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/latvians-asked-to-turn-basements-into-air-raid-shelters/