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A representative of the Department of Strategic Communication of the Lithuanian army, Lieutenant-Colonel Arturas Jasinskas said Friday that the troops of Lithuania, in case of attack, ready to wage asymmetrical warfare and wait for the help of allies, at least a month.





"The purpose of our armed forces would cause confusion in parts of the enemy, engage him in an asymmetrical war. As a result, 30 days of self-defense would be real, "- said Jasinskas.
Asked by Delfi, Lithuania would not have lasted a day or two if she was attacked, as in Georgia, he said: "Do not devalue yourself. We would have to defend themselves to the last drop of blood enemy. Georgia is not an example for Lithuania, as it is not a member of the EU and NATO. The Georgians were weapons such as tanks, while Lithuania focuses on defense with NATO partners. We have an anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, plus support for NATO ».

Representatives of the Lithuanian Armed Forces argue that the country may be not only military, but also cybernetic, and information-related threats, so you need to educate the citizens of the resistance of the enemy actions.

"The last two threats are directed not only against the army, but also against society. Without him, the army alone will not be able to fight. Currently, the main task of the enemy - the word will of society to resist, "- said the foreman Thomas Cheponis.

Representatives of the Army noted that the biggest threats come from states with authoritarian regimes. According to them, in Lithuania, 8 thousand. Professional soldiers and about 4, 3 th. Volunteers.

Jasinskas repeatedly stressed that Lithuania's most important - to be able to conduct an asymmetrical war, and for that you need a mobile weapons.
Asymmetrical military conflict is a war between adversaries who have military power, strategy and tactics are very different.

In such a war increasingly looking than military might, and Agility in military strategy and tactics, skill weak side at the lowest cost to strike the enemy.

Responding to a question, if you have the Lithuanian plan how to defend themselves from the enemy, if not come to the aid of NATO partners, Jasinskas first rule out such a possibility, but added that there is the so-called Plan B.

"Of course, the plan is. In addition to NATO, as an organization, there are certain obligations Allied. Their support stems from our military contribution to international operations, where we are helping them to ensure the security of their country ", - he said.

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