The introduction of the defense line is another step in strengthening the security of the Lithuanian state border, which is also the external border of the European Union and NATO.
Lithuania has installed countermobility facilities near the bridge connecting the country to the Russian Federation, as well as crossings along the Neman River. This was reported by the press service of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense on Thursday, September 5.
“The Louise Bridge belongs to the Russian Federation, so now we can only install barriers in front of the bridge, the movement of enemy forces can be blocked by our “hedgehogs”, “the teeth of dragon” and barbed wire In addition to all these measures, it is also planned to install backup barriers on the supports – setting metal beams At the ford, the enemy will also be hindered not only by steep river slope, but also mines, “dragon’s teeth. ”, “hedgehogs” and barbed wire.
He explained that in the event of a military invasion, enemy forces would need more time and resources to overcome engineering obstacles. This, in turn, would give the Lithuanian military more time to prepare for defense.
Countermobility measures have the potential to reduce the effectiveness of the movement of both enemy infantry and military equipment.
The Ministry of Defense explained that the introduction of the defense line is another step in strengthening the protection of the Lithuanian state border, which is also the external border of the European Union and NATO.
In total, 27 zones protected by engineering means were created in Lithuania near the borders of Russia and Belarus. By the end of this year, it is planned to transfer “dragon’s teeth”, artificial “hedgehogs”, “Spanish horses” and concrete road barriers worth more than 4 million euros to the Lithuanian army. In addition, it is planned to buy “dragon’s teeth” for about 2.5 million euros.
In addition, it is also planned to deepen the reclamation ditches, build tree alleys on the roads and protect the forests at a distance of up to 20 kilometers from the border and around the main roads and roads of the country, and strengthen the Neman fords. The development of mine capabilities of the Lithuanian Army will significantly increase the effectiveness of all other anti-mobility measures.
Lithuania may need around 600 million euros to implement all mobility measures within ten years.
We remind you that Lithuania has mobilized 5.5 thousand civilians who want to defend the state in case of an external threat. In times of peace, they will be a link between the population and the army.
The Defense Resources Agency under the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania has purchased a modern Belgian FN MINIMI machine gun, which will be transferred to the Volunteer Land Guard Forces of the Lithuanian Army and the State Border Guard Service.
Source: korrespondent
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