Kaja Kallas: The Baltic Sea has seen a clear pattern of disruption since the start of Russia’s war. Europe’s critical infrastructure remains at high risk of sabotage. I thank Finland for taking swift and determined action in seizing the ship and crew suspected of damaging subsea cables yesterday. As the investigation continues, Europe remains vigilant and in close contact with Finland and Estonia. The EU will continue to fortify its critical infrastructure, including by investing in new cables, strengthening surveillance, ensuring more repair capacity, and moving against Moscow’s shadow fleet, which also acts as a launchpad for hybrid attacks
Finnish police say they have apprehended a ship suspected of damaging a critical undersea telecommunications cable connecting Finland to Estonia
Lenkijos kariuomenės vadas perspėja, kad šalis yra „prieškarinėje" fazėje, teigdamas, kad Rusija jau ruošiasi galimai agresijai, bandydama destabilizuoti Lenkiją, pakirsti pasitikėjimą valstybės institucijomis ir sudaryti sąlygas būsimiems išpuoliams.
4 savaitę priešPolish authorities are investigating a site in Żelizna, Lubusz Voivodeship, after a man spotted drone-like debris during a forest walk. The police, aided by the Military Gendarmerie and prosecutors, are securing the area following the discovery
Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including protest leader Maria Kolesnikova, rights groups and state media report
Penktadienį Lietuvos ministras pirmininkas paskelbė, kad šalyje bus paskelbta nepaprastoji padėtis dėl iš Baltarusijos paleistų kontrabandininkų balionų antplūdžio.
2 mėnesį priešAfter taking off earlier today from Morón Air Base, Spain, a U.S. Air Force B-52H “Stratofortress” Long-Range Strategic Bomber assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, is currently on mission over Estonia, at points flying less than forty miles from NATO’s border with Russia, while passing earlier over both Sweden and Finland.
Latvija pratęsė naktinių skrydžių draudimą netoli Rusijos sienos nuo lapkričio 10 iki 16 dienos, pailgindama jį valanda.
The new regulations expand the powers of the Navy and Border Guard in the Baltic Sea. Law and Justice (PiS) MPs protested, but the bill passed.
2 mėnesį priešEstijos užsienio reikalų ministerijos paskelbtame vaizdo įraše matyti Rusijos pakrančių apsaugos laivas su „Vagner" PMC vėliava Estijos ir Rusijos pasienyje.
Poland intercepts Russian Il-20 spy plane over Baltic Sea – the third incident this week. Warsaw jets escorted the plane, which had its transponder off and no flight plan, confirming "increasing activity of russian aviation in the Baltic region" Polish army said
Reaguodama į hibridines Baltarusijos provokacijas, Lietuva griežtina savo sienos perėjimo punktus, kurie daugiausia bus uždaryti iki lapkričio 30 d. Per juos bus įleidžiami tik diplomatai, Kaliningrado tranzito zonos piliečiai, ES/NATO piliečiai, gyventojai ir humanitarinių bylų gavėjai.
Two unidentified drones were spotted near the Reedo military barracks in South Estonia on Oct 17, one was shot down with an anti-drone rifle by NATO. The base hosts the U.S. Army’s 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment (5-7 CAV). The downed drone has not been found - ERR
URM: Lietuva pakartojo griežtą protestą Baltarusijai dėl nuolatinių Lietuvos oro erdvės pažeidimų. Lietuva Baltarusijos institucijų neveiklumą laiko hibridiniu išpuoliu ir iki atskiro pranešimo uždaro valstybės sieną su Baltarusija.
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginene said that, amid the incidents with meteorological balloons, the government has already prepared a decision to close the border with Belarus for an indefinite period
Lithuania MFA: Lithuania delivered a strict protest to Belarus over the latest violation of the Lithuanian air space. Such repeated irresponsible actions are unacceptable and clearly violate international law
NATO airspace was violated by two Russian military aircraft this afternoon. An SU-30 fighter jet and an IL-78 tanker aircraft penetrated the Lithuanian border from the Kaliningrad region. They stayed for about 18 seconds. Spanish Eurofighter jets from the Baltic Air Police took off to confront them.
Prezidentas Gitanas Nausėda paskelbė, kad šiąnakt Rusijos kariniai lėktuvai trumpam pažeidė Lietuvos oro erdvę, o NATO Baltijos oro policijos misijos naikintuvai buvo pakelti reaguoti į Rusijos keliamą grėsmę Lietuvai.
Švedijos ministras pirmininkas Ulfas Kristerssonas: „Didžiuojuosi galėdamas pasveikinti prezidentą Zelenskį Švedijoje ir Linšiopinge. Šiandien pasirašėme svarbų ketinimų protokolą, žymintį žingsnį link didelio masto „Gripen" naikintuvų eksporto sandorio – tikėtina, nuo 100 iki 150 naikintuvų, skirto sukurti naujas ir labai stiprias Ukrainos oro pajėgas." Prezidentas Zelenskis taip pat turėjo galimybę savo akimis pamatyti įspūdingas „Gripen" naikintuvų galimybes. Tai sustiprins tiek Ukrainą, tiek Švediją, tiek Europą.
3 mėnesį priešQuestion: If Russia and Putin attacks Finland, would you defend Finland. TRUMP: Yes I would. They're a member of NATO
Latvia's airspace near the border with Russia and Belarus at altitudes of up to 6 km will be closed at night until Sunday.
3 mėnesį priešVokietijos žvalgyba turi įrodymų, kad Kremlius svarsto išpuolį prieš NATO, sako Europos komisaras Kubilius
3 mėnesį priešYesterday, October 5th, the wing section from a Russian “Shahed/Geran” one-way attack drone was found washed-up on the beach in the Salacgrīva Parish, Limbaži Municipality of Latvia
3 mėnesį priešNyderlandų ministras pirmininkas Dickas Schoofas ir Lietuvos ministrė pirmininkė Inga Ruginienė atvyko vizito į Kijevą.
Lithuanian authorities reopened the capital's airport after a seven-hour closure following the detection of balloons of unknown origin, causing flight delays and cancellations.
3 mėnesį priešSeveral planes bound for Vilnius, Lithuania appear to be diverting or circling
Russian warships have repeatedly sailed on collision courses, aimed weapons at Danish naval vessels and disrupted navigation systems in Denmark's straits that connect the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, its defence intelligence service said on Friday
Ten Norwegian soldiers went missing during a military exercise in Sør-Varanger. Five of them were found safe and sound. According to Finnmark County Police, the search for the remaining five soldiers is still ongoing.
President Macron informs, France has dispatched a detachment of 35 troops and a helicopter to reinforce and work jointly with allied Denmark in wake of the drone activity over Copenhagen and other European cities. The troops are adept at counter-drone operations
Several hundred Danish soldiers have been urgently called up for duty in Denmark, TV 2 reports, citing a confidential mobilisation order. The order directly references the recent drone incursions into Danish airspace