Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid shelters

RIGA, Latvia — 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. The former Soviet republic, now a member of NATO and the European Union, has a 214-kilometer (133-mile) border with Russia, and has been one of Ukraine’s most reliable supporters since Russia’s invasion. “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 Vilnis Kirsis, mayor of […]…

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