Lithuania plans to create counter-mobility zone along its border with Belarus and Russia

LRT stated this in an article, according to Ukrinform.

These measures are outlined in a draft government resolution registered last week, which proposes amendments to a decision adopted in July 2024 on the implementation of counter-mobility measures.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense had previously announced plans to increase the number of counter-mobility sites from 27 to 50. According to Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Godliauskas, the project was initially expected to be completed by 2027. However, the timeline has been revised based on military assessments. Additional time is needed due to the expanded scope of the project.

It is also proposed that by 2030, reserve barriers be installed on state roads and at approaches to bridges, with provisions on the bridges themselves for mounting explosive devices.

The plan foresees the creation, by the end of 2029, of a counter-mobility strip along the border with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region. The zone will extend 150 meters in width and 20 meters from the border guards' patrol route.

The ministry anticipates the need to use private land for the project, which will require legislative amendments.

"Our current priority is installation work on the first line: blocking border posts, closing roads from Belarus, removing easements, digging anti-tank ditches, and installing wire barriers," Godliauskas said. According to Lithuania's Ministry of Defense, these measures will cost about EUR 50 million, with funding to come from the State Defense Fund.

As Ukrinform reported, Lithuania also plans to ban entry to Russian soldiers who have fought in Ukraine.

Photo: facebook.com/kariuomene