Mar 18 • 12:22 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Lithuania handed a note of protest to Russia regarding attacks on Ukrainian civilians and threats to Moldova

Lithuania has issued a protest to Russia in response to recent military actions targeting Ukrainian civilians and a violation of Moldova's airspace.

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally protested against Russian military actions, highlighting the use of over 600 combat drones and nearly 70 various types of missiles targeting Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk. While many of these attacks were intercepted by Ukraine's air defense, civilian casualties have been reported, prompting serious concerns from the Lithuanian government. The incidents underscore the ongoing dangers faced by non-combatants in war zones, demonstrating the tragic impact of such military interventions.

In addition to its protest against the attacks within Ukraine, Lithuania has raised alarms about a specific incident on March 14, when a Russian drone entered Moldovan airspace, indicating a grave breach of Moldova's territorial integrity. The Lithuanian authorities pointed out the environmental threat posed by a March 7 Russian attack on the Dniester hydroelectric plant, which resulted in oil leaks into the Dniester River, jeopardizing both the environment and the drinking water resources of neighboring Ukraine and Moldova. This highlights an additional layer of risk associated with military actions that extend beyond immediate combat to long-term ecological and public health concerns.

The Lithuanian government is demanding that Russia cease its aggression against Ukraine immediately, withdraw all occupying forces from internationally recognized Ukrainian territory, and compensate for the damages inflicted due to its military actions. This stance reflects Lithuania's broader commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and a call for accountability from Russia in light of ongoing hostilities, which not only affect Ukraine but also pose broader regional risks, including to Moldova's security and stability.

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