Lithuania constructs fortified power grid section against hybrid threats
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Lithuania is constructing a vital section of its power grid infrastructure, which is intended to ensure a steady power supply to the Baltic states in case of a wider conflict. The new installations, including the Gizai substation, are located about 30 km west of the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. The construction plans involve defenses against military drones, including fencing strong enough to resist an explosives-laden truck, sensors for possible tunnels, and concrete structures designed to withstand drone attacks.
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Why it matters
The project is viewed as a strategic response to potential hybrid and non-hybrid threats, a shift from previous planning focused solely on natural disasters. This key grid section runs through a section of Poland and Lithuania, passing through the Suwalki Gap, an area of long-standing security concern within the NATO alliance.
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The grid project could contribute to regional energy resilience if it successfully interconnects with the wider European network.
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Lithuania
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