CroatiaLitva's border police discovered an underground tunnel near the southeastern part of the country, leading from Belarus, according to national television LRT citing official sources. The tunnel, approximately one meter in diameter, had not yet reached the Lithuanian side and was detected using devices that recorded vibrations in the ground, indicating excavation activity. Authorities suspect the tunnel was intended for smuggling illegal migrants into Lithuania. Border Service Chief Rustamas Lubajevas stated that dozens of similar locations have been identified, and he directly accused Belarusian authorities of involvement in the construction, suggesting their complicity or active support. Wooden support structures were found inside the tunnel, implying that the delivery of such materials near the border would require direct assistance from Belarusian border guards. Similar tunnels were previously uncovered along the Belarus-Poland border in 2025, with Polish authorities claiming they involved highly qualified experts from the Middle East. Media reports suggested this represents a new escalation in the hybrid warfare conducted by Belarus and Russia against Europe. This follows a mass
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as an act of aggression by Belarus and Russia, portraying the tunnels as part of a 'hybrid war' against Europe. It emphasizes the role of Belarusian authorities in facilitating migration flows, which aligns with a critical stance toward authoritarian regimes and a 'm
