Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Summary
Lithuania is training civilians, including students and adults, in survival and weapons skills to prepare for a possible Russian invasion. This move follows the ongoing war in Ukraine and uses lessons from that conflict to improve the country’s defenses with both traditional methods and new technology.Key Facts
- Russia recently bombed Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, killing at least two people.
- President Trump's envoys visited the region to try to negotiate peace.
- Lithuania, a NATO member with fewer than 3 million people, trains civilians in military skills.
- Students at a high school in Vilnius learn survival and weapons training alongside regular classes.
- Lithuania is teaching people how to use and defend against drones.
- The country uses a mix of high-tech tools like sensors and drones and traditional defenses like tank obstacles.
- Lithuania is close to Belarus, an ally of Russia, which has been used in attacks on Ukraine.
- Lithuania’s leaders say they are not afraid of Russia and are ready to defend their country because of their history.
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