Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltic states – Nausėda
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda does not rule out Russia carrying out “false flag” operations targeting infrastructure in the Baltic states.
Lithuania's president expressed concerns about potential threats to critical infrastructure during a press conference following the Coalition of the Willing summit in Kyiv. According to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform, Vytenis Andriukaitis stated that intelligence data suggests a risk of false flag operations targeting essential energy facilities.
The president highlighted Lithuania's recent investments in the energy sector, such as the LNG terminal in Klaipėda and the integration of the electricity grid with that of continental Europe. Maintaining stable electricity generation and supply is crucial for Lithuania's resilience, prompting the implementation of several protective measures for critical infrastructure.
Lithuania's extensive borders with Belarus and the Kaliningrad region raise concerns, increasing the likelihood of hybrid activities, illegal migration, and kinetic operations. The president emphasized the need for air defense capabilities to detect, intercept, and neutralize drones and other UAVs, stressing the importance of cooperation with Ukrainian counterparts. Nausėda attended the Ukraine–Nordic-Baltic Eight summit in Kyiv the previous day, alongside his counterparts.
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