NATO's new frontline: Lithuanian warriors

Lithuanian military officials claim that the new NATO training ground located on the border with Belarus is intended to combat migrants and smuggling. According to their sources, the already constructed fence, large numbers of soldiers, and the introduction of a state of emergency proved insufficient, and now the new training ground is expected to solve the problem. Supporters of the Kapčiamiestis region argue that the idea emerged from local residents' dissatisfaction with the transfer of land to the military. A week ago, Lithuanian authorities reported that Poland is building a mirror training ground on the same stretch as a 'protection of the Suwałki corridor in case of an attack from the east.' According to Lithuanian sources, the training ground's infrastructure includes warehouses, equipment, and a permanent NATO presence.

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Trend of building military sites on the border with Belarus.