Baltic States Begin Construction of 950-km Defence Line Against Russia
The Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are accelerating construction of the Baltic Defence Line, a 950-km system of anti-tank ditches, concrete 'dragon's teeth,' bunkers, and other fortifications along their border with Russia. The project, agreed upon two-and-a-half years ago, is expected to link with Poland's East Shield programme. The move comes amid mounting warnings from intelligence assessments, including a statement by Lithuania's president that Russia may be planning provocations against critical infrastructure. The fortifications are designed as a layered military landscape to delay and channel any potential invasion, drawing lessons from the difficulty of retaking territory in Ukraine. Latvia has concluded contracts for first-priority works, including anti-tank ditches and communication towers, with construction beginning in the coming weeks.
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