NATO leadership ordered to strengthen security measures in Vilnius on the eve of the summit of the North Atlantic Alliance, which will be held in the capital of Lithuania on July 11-12. According to Reuters, NATO’s desire to “strengthen” Vilnius is due to the fact that the event will be held just over 30 km from the border of Lithuania with Belarus and 150 km from the Kaliningrad region of Russia.
According to media reports, 16 NATO members have sent about a thousand military personnel to ensure the security of the summit, who will work together with local forces.
It is also reported that Germany sent 12 Patriot air defense systems to Lithuania, Spain – NASAMS short and medium-range air defense systems, France – Caesar howitzers, and also, together with Finland and Denmark, temporarily deployed part of military aviation in the country.
Poland and Germany sent special response units with combat helicopters to Lithuania, while the UK and France sent anti-drone equipment.
According to Reuters, eight German Patriot complexes are located near the Vilnius airport and are directed towards the Kaliningrad region, two more – towards Belarus. All installations are on alert. Residents of Vilnius were advised to leave the city for the duration of the summit due to road closures.
Source: Rosbalt
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