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Lithuania to Boost Security at Critical Infrastructure After Sabotage

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius announced on Oct 19 2026 that Lithuania will boost security at critical infrastructure.
The boost follows an attempted arson on a Starlink base near Vilnius, deemed Russian-linked sabotage.
Government and security officials met after a suspected drone blast and the Starlink incident, agreeing to increase preparedness.
They will assign more forces to these sites, sparking worries the Ukraine war could reach NATO’s north.

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Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius announced on Oct 19 2026 that Lithuania will boost security at critical infrastructure.
The boost follows an attempted arson on a Starlink base near Vilnius, deemed Russian-linked sabotage.
Government and security officials met after a suspected drone blast and the Starlink incident, agreeing to increase preparedness.
They will assign more forces to these sites, sparking worries the Ukraine war could reach NATO’s north.