US EditionLithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
- Lithuania began construction of a military base on Aug. 19, which will house up to 4,000 German troops, expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
- The base in Rudninkai, near Vilnius, will include facilities for tanks, storage, and shooting ranges, with additional German contractors in Lithuania.
- The deployment follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Germany's commitment marking its first permanent foreign troop presence since World War II.
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Lithuania starts construction of military base for German troops near Russian border
Lithuania on Aug. 19 began construction of a military base that will house up to 4,000 combat-ready German troops, with completion expected by the end of 2027. This marks the first permanent foreign deployment for the German military since World War II. Germany made the commitment to station troops in Lithuania, a NATO and European Union member bordering Russia, in 2023. Lithuania shares a 227-kilometer (141 miles) border with Russia. German Def…
Lithuania Begins Construction of Base for German Troops Near Russian Border
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The construction of a military base for the German brigade began in Lithuania, which, according to the head of the Lithuanian Defense Forces, will cost more than one billion euros. The base will be ready by the end of 2027.
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Europe SaysLithuania begins construction of German military base
The NATO-country site is situated near Lithuania's border with Russian ally Belarus. It will be the first permanent foreign military deployment of German troops since World War II.
Lithuania began construction on Monday on a new military base where German soldiers will be stationed. Construction is to be completed by the end of 2027. The base will be able to accommodate up to 4,000 soldiers. It will be the first permanent deployment of the German army outside the country since World War II, Reuters reports.
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