# Armed Belarusians threatened Latvian troops before another border breach, minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/88695

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-06 21:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/armed-individuals-from-belarus-threaten-latvian-soldiers-at-border-followed-by-another-breach/

> Latvian Interior Minister Janis Dombrava said armed people escorting 20 migrants from Belarus threatened Latvian soldiers and pushed the group toward Latvia. Hours later, masked individuals briefly entered Latvian territory, damaged equipment and stole cameras before returning to Belarus. He warned Minsk that such incidents could bring serious consequences.

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