In Lithuania, shelters will remain open around the clock following the drone incident
Following a meeting of the National Security Commission on Wednesday, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced the tightening of security measures in response to threats posed by drones. According to her, municipalities will be required to ensure round-the-clock access to shelters for the public.
This was reported by LRT.
Ruginienė stated that this time the air threat warning system functioned properly—residents received notifications on time, unlike on Sunday, when a drone carrying explosives was found in the Utena district.
“We have decided that it is necessary to inform the public more frequently, even if there is only a possibility (of a threat—ed.),” she said, emphasizing that in the future, threat alerts may be sent out more frequently.
Commenting on the strengthening of air defense, the prime minister said that short-range radars have already been deployed and are beginning to be integrated, and additional passive radars will arrive soon.
“This means that by the end of summer, all radars will be integrated into a single system. Thus, with each passing day, we are becoming stronger and better prepared,” the Prime Minister said.
According to her, threat response protocols will be revised so that agencies can make decisions even faster.
“One of the most important lessons has been informing and warning residents. With every incident, we learn something new and use that to improve our systems. It is very important to ensure that municipalities ensure the accessibility and openness of all shelters. The Department of Fire and Rescue will send this requirement to all municipalities, and we will demand that shelters remain open 24 hours a day during this sensitive period,” said Ruginiene.
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