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Lithuania to build trenches along borders with Russia, Belarus
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12 August 2026 18:10 (UTC+04:00)Ulviyya Poladova Read moreLithuania plans to dig trenches and establish new military counter-mobility measures along its borders with Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad region, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Lithuanian government’s press service.
The Lithuanian government approved proposals to expand existing counter-mobility measures and introduce new ones aimed at making it more difficult for a potential adversary to enter and move through Lithuanian territory.
"Military counter-mobility is an important part of Lithuania’s defence preparedness.
Under the government’s decision, Lithuania will establish new areas equipped with military counter-mobility engineering measures.
The number of military counter-mobility engineering parks will also be increased to 50 locations, with the expanded program scheduled for completion by December 31, 2028.