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Border Guard Attacked, Dragged Towards Belarus Amid New Details

New, scandalous details have emerged concerning a border incident where migrants reportedly attacked and attempted to forcibly drag a Lithuanian border guard into Belarus. These accounts contradict earlier statements, indicating a serious escalation in border security challenges.

In other domestic news, Vilnius is planning to allocate funds for improving shelters and installing remote unlocking systems, bolstering civil defense measures. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian defense company, DEMZ, has announced plans to invest in Lithuania, establishing facilities for ammunition assembly and component manufacturing.

On the sports front, Mykolas Alekna achieved a significant success by becoming the European Vice-Champion in discus, securing a silver medal.

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Border Incident: Guard Attacked and Nearly Dragged into Belarus

Scandalous new details have emerged regarding a serious incident at the border, where migrants reportedly attacked a Lithuanian border guard and attempted to forcibly drag the officer into Belarus. These reports contradict previous statements made by R. Liubajevas, highlighting a significant and concerning development in border security.

Ukrainian Defense Company Invests in Lithuanian Ammunition Production

Ukrainian defense company DEMZ is expanding its operations into Lithuania, with plans to assemble ammunition in Prienai and manufacture ammunition components in Alytus, signifying a new foreign investment in the country's defense sector.

Vilnius Plans Civil Defense Upgrades for Shelters and Access Systems

The capital city of Vilnius is set to allocate funds for enhancing civil defense infrastructure, including improvements to existing shelters and the installation of remote unlocking systems for enhanced accessibility and safety.

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