Operation 'Werewolf' was conceived as a short-term initiative, but it has dragged on: what the Commander of the National Armed Forces finds unsatisfactory
Latvian National Armed Forces Commander Kaspars Pūce has expressed dissatisfaction with the long-term effectiveness of Operation 'Werewolf', a border security initiative aimed at curbing illegal migration. He argues that military presence alone is insufficient and calls for better targeting of criminal smuggling networks.
Why it matters
The critique highlights the challenges of managing border security and the limitations of purely military responses to migration crises.
Operation 'Werewolf' was conceived as a short-term initiative, but it has dragged on: what the Commander of the National Armed Forces finds unsatisfactory
The Commander of the National Armed Forces, Kaspars Pūce, critically assesses the pace of achieving the goals of Operation 'Werewolf' (Vilkatis), which is being conducted on Latvia's eastern border, reports LETA.
In an interview with TV3, Pūce stated that he initially perceived the operation as a short-term project. Its ultimate goal was to nearly completely halt illegal migration; however, 'Werewolf' has been ongoing for several months.
At the same time, the commander acknowledges that the operation is yielding results: Latvian services are managing to contain a significant flow of people attempting to cross the border illegally.
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