Ministers have extended military assistance at the border with Kaliningrad until mid-November. (translated)
The U.S. military reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard of Iran targeted a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, although Iran claims that the ship hit a naval mine. #HormūzoSąsiauris #IranoAtaka #JūrųTransportas (translated)

"I believe that the coalition partners and the opposition must look for certain points of agreement, act fairly, not demand that all possible goals be implemented at once, and say that you must fit into a 3% budget deficit, as it is simply impossible, and they themselves know this very well." According to G. Nausėda, it is essential to find a compromise in budget discussions, as it is necessary to ensure both the financing of the army and the payment of pensions and social benefits, as well as to implement the family package. #biudžetas #kompromisas #politika (translated)
President Gitanas Nausėda urges the government and the opposition to seek a compromise on the budget, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring funding for the military, pensions, and social benefits, and calls on the finance minister to communicate more respectfully with politicians. #biudžetas #kompromisas #politika (translated)
The Iranian army reported a fire in the Gulf of Oman, where an oil tanker was burning. (translated)
The Israel Defense Forces COGAT reported the suspension of the supply of commercial goods to the Gaza Strip, raising significant concern about the humanitarian situation and availability of goods in this isolated area. #GazosRuožas #Izraelis #humanitarinėpagalba (translated)
"Thunder of Perkūnas 2026" is part of the "Perkūnas" series of state armed defense exercises. The experience gained during these exercises will help to further improve command and control procedures, strengthen the interaction between the military and civilian institutions, and assess the state's readiness to act during a crisis and wartime, said the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, Rear Admiral Giedrius Premeneckas. #PerkūnoGriausmas2026 #LietuvosKariuomenė #KraštoApsauga (translated)
Military exercises "Thunder of Perkūnas" have concluded in Lithuania, aimed at strengthening the state's readiness for armed defense and ensuring cooperation between the military and civilian institutions during crises and wartime. #PerkūnoGriausmas2026 #LietuvosKariuomenė #KraštoApsauga (translated)
On Thursday, the Seimas passed amendments to the Law on Martial Law, under which the commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will be responsible for ensuring the protection of government institutions in the event of war. #KaroPadėtis #LietuvosKariuomenė #Seimas (translated)
During the state of emergency, the commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces will be responsible for ensuring the protection of the government. (translated)
The analytical report "Militarization of Belarus" reports that Russia is establishing a military communication network along the borders of the Baltic states, which is based on radio relay lines and directional antennas, to enhance the security and efficiency of data transmission, and the network infrastructure reflects the needs of the Russian army. #BaltarusijosMilitarizacija #BELPOL #Karyba (translated)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Elon Musk to restore the "Starlink" system, which is critically important for the Ukrainian military to defend against Russian aggression. #Zelenskis #ElonasMuskas #Starlink (translated)

Up to 100 rotating US troops have arrived in Lithuania, with plans to deploy two battalions by mid-November that will participate in joint exercises with the Lithuanian army and NATO allies. #JAVKariai #Lietuva #NATO (translated)
Chinese cars rented from Hertz and belonging to Volvo Cars illegally filmed Norwegian soldiers' exercises, raising concerns about data security and the future use of these vehicles in the military. #Norvegija #automobiliai #kibernetinėSauga (translated)
Lithuania has completed negotiations for the acquisition of "Piorun" air defense systems from Poland, aiming to strengthen its army's ability to respond to airborne threats. #OroGynyba #Piorun #LietuvaLenkija (translated)

Former Ukrainian Army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi states that total Russian losses in the war are six times greater than those of Ukraine, adding that the war is stabilizing, but Ukraine is facing technological and supply issues while fighting against a significantly stronger Russian army. #Ukraina #Rusija #karas (translated)
I would like to emphasize two key aspects of this exercise. First, Ukraine's struggle has clearly shown us that it is not just an army that is defending, but the entire state. This exercise addresses this need. We must all act as one, and we must be as prepared as possible. During the military exercise "Thunder Thunder 2026" in Kaunas on Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that these actions are training the defense capabilities of the entire state. #KarinėsPratybos #Gynimas #NATO (translated)
This sabotage act was deliberately aimed at shutting down the station (...) disrupting internet access to various institutions, including the Ukrainian army. The day after the incident, K. Gawkowskis stated to the public broadcaster "TVP Info" that "this sabotage act was deliberately aimed at shutting down the station (...) disrupting internet access to various institutions, including the Ukrainian army." #Starlink #hibridinisKarinisVeiksmas #TurkijosPiliečiai (translated)
According to the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Giedrius Premeneckas, up to 2,400 active military reserve soldiers will be summoned to various units of the Lithuanian Armed Forces in September and October. #NATO #karinėspratybos #gynimoaktyvumas (translated)
I would like to emphasize two key aspects of these exercises. First of all, Ukraine's struggle has clearly shown us that not just an army is defending, but the entire state. These exercises address this need precisely. We must all act as one, and to do that, we must be as prepared as possible. We are not alone – this is clearly demonstrated by the deployment of U.S. and German military units in Lithuania. Joint exercises further enhance our readiness to defend together if necessary, to protect the freedom and values of us all. If we want to maintain peace, real qualitative preparedness is exactly what is needed. #NATO #karinėspratybos #gynimoaktyvumas (translated)