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Poland and Lithuania plan Baltic civilian evacuation

civilian evacuation plan Suwałki Gap Vyčio Skliautas 2026 NATO preparedness Baltic states

Poland and Lithuania are developing a joint international evacuation plan to move civilians from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into Polish territory in the event of a major military crisis. Officials from both nations are currently analyzing logistics, infrastructure capacity, and border procedures to ensure the Suwałki Gap—a critical strategic corridor—does not become a bottleneck during mass movement.

The planning is being conducted alongside Lithuania’s Vyčio Skliautas 2026 mobilization exercises, which involve approximately 3,000 officials and 1,000 volunteers. These exercises test responses to cyberattacks, sabotage, and disruptions to energy and communication networks. Lithuanian National Crisis Management Center head Vilmantas Vitkauskas noted that while Lithuania has an internal evacuation plan, this new component focuses on international cooperation.

A final, detailed plan will be established once a specific bilateral agreement is signed between Poland and Lithuania. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has indicated that Poland is prepared to assist in these efforts, citing the country’s experience in managing large-scale refugee movements.

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Lithuania · Poland · Suwalki Gap · Suwałki Gap · Vilmantas Vitkauskas · Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz · Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz

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Europa prepara la retaguardia: Polonia y Lituania ensayan una evacuación masiva del Báltico [totalnewsagency.com]
Polska i Litwa szykują wspólny plan ewakuacji. Mieszkańcy państw bałtyckich mieliby przyjechać do Polski [wojna.co.pl]
Полска и Литванија подготвуваат заеднички план за прекугранична евакуација на цивили од балтичките земји [press24.mk]
Służby szykują się na podwyższoną gotowość obronną. Ważne przygotowania w woj. łódzkim [kutno.net.pl]
Leedu ja Poola kooskõlastavad inimeste evakueerimist Balti riikidest - kõiki minema ei lasta [eestinen.fi]
Leedu ja Poola kooskõlastavad inimeste evakueerimist Balti riikidest - kõiki minema ei lasta - Lõunaeestlane [lounaeestlane.ee]
DVE NATO DRŽAVE PRAVE PLAN ZA EVAKUACIJU STANOVNIŠTVA BALTIKA! Ovaj važan koridor biće od ključnog značaja za izvlačenje ljudi u slučaju rata sa Rusijom [www.kurir.rs]
Poljska i Litva pripremaju plan za evakuaciju stanovništva [www.jutarnji.hr]
Polonia dhe Lituania përgatisin plan evakuimi në rast të një krize ushtarake [telegrafi.com]
Polónia e Lituânia preparam plano de evacuação em caso de guerra [pt.euronews.com]
Así es el plan de evacuación de Polonia y Lituania en caso de ataque [es.euronews.com]
Polska i Litwa szykują wspólny plan ewakuacji. Mieszkańcy państw bałtyckich mieliby przyjechać do Polski [warszawawpigulce.pl]
Polen och Litauen planerar evakuering av Baltikum [www.friatider.se]
Polska i Litwa szykują plan ewakuacji. Sprawdzają, jak przerzucić ludzi przez granicę [innpoland.pl]
НАТО чланице спремају план за евакуацију грађана балтичких земаља [www.politika.rs]
Litva s Polskem připravují plány pro evakuaci civilistů přes hranici [www.novinky.cz]