National Guard to hold drone exercises in Garkalne on August 8–9
A National Guard unit will conduct training exercises in Garkalne, Ropaži municipality, on August 8 and 9, using drones and training ammunition.
On August 8 and 9, a unit of Latvia's National Guard (Zemessardze) will hold training exercises in Garkalne, located in Ropaži municipality.
During the two-day exercises, the unit will use drones as well as training ammunition. The source report does not specify further details, such as the number of personnel involved or the scope of the drills.
The National Guard regularly conducts training sessions across various locations in Latvia to maintain combat readiness and to train personnel in the use of modern equipment, including drones. Residents in the vicinity of Garkalne may notice increased military activity during the exercise period.
