Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Summary
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said the country has plans to evacuate people if Russia attacks but will resist any aggression. Lithuania, a NATO member near Russia’s Kaliningrad region, faces ongoing threats including drone flights into its airspace.Key Facts
- Lithuania has evacuation plans to protect citizens if Russia attacks.
- Prime Minister Sinkevičius said Lithuania will fight back if attacked.
- Lithuania shares a border with the Russian-controlled Kaliningrad region.
- NATO fighter jets recently shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace.
- The drone likely came from Belarus, a Russian ally.
- Lithuania faces regular threats from drone incursions since the war in Ukraine began.
- NATO’s Article 5 means an attack on Lithuania is considered an attack on all NATO members.
- Lithuanian officials say European countries see more military drone incidents linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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