Lithuania fortifies borders with dragon's teeth against Belarus and Russia
Photo: Blocks installed at several locations (facebook.com/kariuomene)
This week, Lithuania installed "dragon's teeth" along its borders with Russia and Belarus. The structures were set up at several unused border checkpoints, according to the Lithuanian Army.
The obstacles were placed at the unused border checkpoints of Šumskas, Lavoriškes, Raigardas, and Latežeris along the Belarus border. They were also installed at the unused checkpoint of Rumšiškės on the Russian border, as well as in other locations.
Photo: Lithuania installed "dragon's teeth" along its borders (facebook.com/kariuomene)
The army emphasized that these measures are not connected to the Zapad-2025 military exercise. They are part of planned actions under the Baltic Defense Line project, a joint initiative by the Baltic states and Poland aimed at reducing the risk of a Russian ground invasion.
The Lithuanian Army explained that this is a small part of a long-term counter-mobility plan that will physically limit and restrict the ability of military vehicles to enter Lithuania from Belarus and Russia.
In the coming days, the military, together with other government agencies, will assess additional border areas where mobility may also be restricted.
Lithuania strengthens its border
In March, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced that the country plans to lay mines along its borders with Russia and Belarus.
In addition, in May, the Lithuanian parliament approved withdrawal from the anti-personnel mine treaty. The move was prompted by concerns over a military threat from Russia.
