Lithuania is preparing for a potential threat from Russia by creating a major facility on the border with Poland and Belarus, Delfi reports. The Lithuanian State Defense Council has approved the establishment of the Kapčiamestis brigade training ground in the Lazdijai district.
According to the president’s chief advisor, Deividas Matulionis, the location was chosen as the most strategically suitable for defending part of the Suwałki corridor.
This comes amid military chiefs and intelligence agencies warning that an attack from Russia on Europe could come as early as 2028, as per Politico.
Strategic Suwałki corridor under NATO watch
The Suwałki corridor is a 100-kilometer land strip connecting Lithuania and Poland, bordered by Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.
It is the only route through which NATO forces can quickly reinforce the Baltic states in the event of a conflict, making it both vulnerable and strategically crucial.
“Special attention will be given to the defense of this corridor by Lithuania, Poland, and NATO,” emphasized Matulionis.
Expanding defense capabilities
In addition to the Kapčiamestis training ground, the area of the Tauragė training ground near Russia’s Kaliningrad region will be doubled.
Its territory will be extended to the Jurbarkas district, enhancing border coverage and readiness for potential threats.
