Lithuanian Civilians and Children Train for Potential Russian Attacks
· World · CBS News, Al Jazeera
Lithuania is actively preparing its civilian population, including children, for potential armed conflict as fears grow that the Russia-Ukraine war could expand across borders. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean reported on the civil defense preparations underway in the Baltic nation. Citizens are undergoing training to build resilience and defense readiness against possible Russian aggression. The preparedness initiative reflects heightened security concerns among NATO's eastern flank members bordering Russia and Belarus.
Why it matters
Civilian defense preparations in the Baltic states signal growing anxiety over the potential escalation of the conflict beyond Ukraine's borders.
Read the original report — CBS News
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