„When we see recent events, when our allies, our military defend our citizens, our airspace from intruding drones or other threats, the soldiers on the mission must not hesitate or think about any bureaucratic decisions, they must (…) eliminate the threat and protect us all,“ said Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas at the government meeting on Wednesday.
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At the end of June, the Seimas approved amendments to the Statute on the Use of Military Force and the State Reserve Law, which establish that the state compensates for damage caused by the Lithuanian Armed Forces or NATO allies if it occurs due to the lawful use of military force.