Lithuania to Develop National Mass Evacuation Plan by October Amid Ukraine War, Hybrid Attacks

Sep 9, 2024, 09:45 AM

Lithuania's Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite announced that a national mass evacuation plan will be developed by early October. This move comes in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the perceived threat of hybrid and disinformation attacks, as well as sabotage, in the region. Bilotaite emphasized the importance of civil defense, noting that local self-governments have their own evacuation plans, but a comprehensive national plan is necessary to ensure coordinated efforts. The decision reflects heightened concerns over regional security and the potential for increased conflict spillover.