Lithuania is building fortifications on the border with Russia: Defense Ministry shows footage
Kyiv • UNN
Lithuania has installed “dragon teeth” on the bridge over the Neman River on the border with Russia. Welded metal beams are to be added, and some bridges are being prepared to be blown up if necessary.
The Lithuanian military blocked the bridge across the Neman River on the border with Russia with “dragon's teeth.” It is also planned to strengthen the fortifications with welded metal beams. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense in the social network X and the Minister of National Defense Laurinas Kasciunas.
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Lithuania has reinforced another bridge over the Neman River on the way from Kaliningrad. The fortifications are progressing according to plan, and some bridges are planned to be demolished. The fortifications will be supported by fire if necessary to stop and destroy the enemy
Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Laurinas Kasciunas added that the “dragon's teeth” will be supplemented with welded metal beams, and the Lithuanian army is currently testing them to assess how they hold back heavy equipment. He also clarified that some bridges will be reinforced, while others are ready to be blown up (only on the instructions of intelligence).
Recall
Last year, Lithuania installed the first fortifications and fortifications at the closed border with Belarus at the Shumskas border crossing point.
