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BalticsPublished: 16 July 2026 at 17:36

Lithuania steps up critical infrastructure security after intel on possible Russian attacks; Latvia also on alert

Lithuanian intelligence has received information about possible Russian plans to attack critical infrastructure, prompting heightened security measures. In Latvia, several attempts to damage infrastructure have been recorded since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, making protection a priority.

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Lithuanian intelligence agencies have received information about potential Russian plans to attack the country's critical infrastructure. In response, Lithuania has strengthened security measures at energy and transport infrastructure sites to mitigate the threat.

In Latvia, the protection of critical infrastructure has become a top priority for security authorities in recent years. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, several attempts to harm infrastructure facilities have been recorded, leading to enhanced security measures. These steps are aimed at safeguarding key national assets against possible provocations and hybrid threats.

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