Lithuania to Deploy Antitank Mines Along Borders with Belarus and Russia ¤

In a decisive move to reinforce its national defense, Lithuania has initiated the installation of sophisticated antitank mines along its frontiers adjoining Belarus and the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. This strategic enhancement reflects growing concerns over regional security and aims to deter potential armored incursions by leveraging cutting-edge anti-vehicle technology. The deployment is part of Lithuania’s broader effort to secure vital transit corridors and assert control over sensitive border areas.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, this initiative complements a multi-layered border security framework that encompasses:

• Augmented intelligence gathering through advanced surveillance systems
• Heightened military presence in critical zones
• Integration of state-of-the-art detection technologies capable of early threat identification
• Joint training operations conducted alongside NATO allies…