A construction manager from Latvia has received a six-year prison sentence for his involvement in espionage, where he provided sensitive information about military installations to the Russian GRU. Taking into account time already spent in custody, he will serve an additional five years and six months. The man's job facilitated his access to secret details regarding the construction of new military facilities in Latvia.

The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) arrested the individual on August 27, 2025, after their investigation uncovered multiple instances of him passing crucial information to Russian military intelligence. Evidence from the pre-trial criminal process revealed that he disclosed the locations, plans, and security measures of various military sites in Latvia, including munitions depots. The implications of this espionage are serious, considering Latvia's strategic position in NATO's defense against potential threats.

Additionally, it was revealed that the accused provided insights into training activities for soldiers and the presence of troops from other NATO countries at specific Latvian military sites. The information leaked by the construction manager could undermine Latvia's national security and NATO's collective defense efforts, emphasizing the ongoing risks posed by espionage in the region as tensions with Russia continue to rise.