On March 8, 2024, Latvia began reinforcing its eastern external border with the deployment of a HESCO bastion at the Pededru border guard post and delivery of concrete blocks to the Terehova border crossing and Grebneva border points. These measures, approved by the government and implemented by the Ministry of Defence and National Armed Forces, aim to fortify the border against potential hostile movement and attacks. The defensive actions include building anti-tank ditches and installing natural obstacles such as swamps and forests. This effort is part of Latvia's Eastern Border Military Reinforcement and Ambush Plan, a broader Baltic Line of Defense initiative, with a €303 million investment over five years to strengthen border defenses, including support posts, defensive positions, and logistical infrastructure.

On March 8, 2024, Latvia began reinforcing its eastern external border with the deployment of a HESCO bastion at the Pededru border guard post and delivery of concrete blocks to the Terehova border crossing and Grebneva border points. These measures, approved by the government and implemented by the Ministry of Defence and National Armed Forces, aim to fortify the border against potential hostile movement and attacks. The defensive actions include building anti-tank ditches and installing natural obstacles such as swamps and forests. This effort is part of Latvia's Eastern Border Military Reinforcement and Ambush Plan, a broader Baltic Line of Defense initiative, with a €303 million investment over five years to strengthen border defenses, including support posts, defensive positions, and logistical infrastructure.