Event 431

{
  "attack_type": "Defense Prep",
  "category": "Border",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Latvia",
    "Belarus"
  ],
  "country": "Latvia",
  "description": "Latvia plans to finish building a border fence along the Belarus border by the end of July 2024. The project includes completing nearly six kilometers of fence along territorial waters and building necessary infrastructure where barriers already exist. Features constructed so far include 21.94 kilometers of patrol lanes, passenger vehicle and pedestrian bridges, 1.75 kilometers of pontoon patrol lines, and multiple observation towers. This fence and infrastructure are part of a broader Latvian initiative to bolster border security, including fortifications and anti-tank ditches on the eastern border as part of the Baltic Defensive Line. Latvia completed a 112-kilometer border fence in 2023 and continues to improve border control capabilities, responding to security concerns related to Belarus and Russia.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-06-30T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://mil.in.ua/en/news/latvia-to-complete-construction-of-fence-on-the-border-with-belarus-in-july/",
    "Latvia intends to complete the construction of the fence on the border with Belarus by the end of July.",
    "Less than six kilometers of fencing along the territorial waters remain to be built.",
    "21.94 kilometers of patrol lanes for passenger vehicles and pedestrian bridges have been built.",
    "Six observation towers and access roads are planned to be built this year along a 16.7-kilometer stretch of the Daugava River on the Latvian-Belarusian border.",
    "The Latvian government approved a plan to construct fortifications on the country’s eastern border in March 2024.",
    "Construction of the defense line is part of the Baltic Defensive Line initiative."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "https://mil.in.ua/en/news/latvia-to-complete-construction-of-fence-on-the-border-with-belarus-in-july/",
          "Latvia intends to complete the construction of the fence on the border with Belarus by the end of July.",
          "Less than six kilometers of fencing along the territorial waters remain to be built.",
          "21.94 kilometers of patrol lanes for passenger vehicles and pedestrian bridges have been built.",
          "Six observation towers and access roads are planned to be built this year along a 16.7-kilometer stretch of the Daugava River on the Latvian-Belarusian border.",
          "The Latvian government approved a plan to construct fortifications on the country’s eastern border in March 2024.",
          "Construction of the defense line is part of the Baltic Defensive Line initiative."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "location_text": "Latvia-Belarus border",
  "notes": "This construction signals Latvia's sustained focus on reinforcing its eastern border due to perceived security threats related to Belarus and Russia. The fence and fortifications aim to deter illegal crossings and enhance military preparedness. Monitoring developments in defensive infrastructure along Baltic borders and any changes in Belarusian or Russian border activity is advised, as it may indicate shifts in regional security dynamics or escalation risks.",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "summary_extended": "Latvia is set to finalize the construction of a border fence on its frontier with Belarus by the end of July 2024. The fence project includes completing about six kilometers along territorial waters and building supporting infrastructure such as patrol lanes, pedestrian bridges, and observation towers. The overall initiative enhances Latvian border security and is embedded within the Baltic Defensive Line, which also covers adjacent borders with Russia. Additional efforts include fortifications and anti-tank ditches to counter potential threats and troop mobility. Latvia had completed a 112-kilometer fence section in 2023 and also improved railway border crossings. These measures reflect Latvia’s ongoing response to elevated regional security risks stemming from Belarus and Russian activities, underlining a strategic intent to safeguard national borders and sovereignty.",
  "summary_short": "Latvia aims to complete a border fence along Belarus by July 2024 as part of enhanced border security efforts.",
  "url": "https://mil.in.ua/en/news/latvia-to-complete-construction-of-fence-on-the-border-with-belarus-in-july/",
  "where": "Land"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "",
  "Attack Type": "",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "LV-BY",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "LV",
  "Date": "30-Jun-24",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "??Latvia to complete construction of fence on the border with Belarus in July",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://mil.in.ua/en/news/latvia-to-complete-construction-of-fence-on-the-border-with-belarus-in-july/",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "Defense Prep: Border barrier against Belarus. ??Latvia to complete construction of fence on the border with Belarus in July",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}