Russia sends 156 drones, Ukraine responds with air defense — Liepāja surprised that someone is trying to compete with our wind

While Riga is still trying to figure out what drones even are and why they fly, Ukraine had a real technology festival last night — Russia sent 156 unmanned aircraft, including the famous "Shahed" models, which, by the way, sounds like a Liepāja resident's surname.

Ukrainian air forces announced that out of 156 drones, 90 were "Shahed" type, which, as any Liepāja resident knows, are completely useless against natural air defense. As local meteorologist Valdis said: "Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas — all these names sound ridiculous. Liepāja wind is the only thing that can truly knock anything out of the sky without any technology."

19 strike drone hits were recorded in 13 locations, but that's nothing compared to what Liepāja wind can do to roofs, fences, and even well-secured laundry. This legendary, uninvited guest in any season can knock down not only drones, but also people's hopes for a peaceful day.

While the world worries about modern warfare technology, in Liepāja we smile — we've had our own natural air defense system for years that works 24/7 without any expenses to the state budget. The only problem — it doesn't discriminate between friends and enemies.