Lithuania to hand over camouflage nets found in parcels to Russia to Ukraine

Lithuania's customs service has intercepted multiple shipments of camouflage nets on trains from Kaliningrad, raising suspicions about their intended use in Ukraine.

Oct 1, 2024 - 05:00

Lithuania to hand over camouflage nets found in parcels to Russia to Ukraine

Lithuanian customs officials intercepted camouflage nets being transported by train from Kaliningrad to Moscow, which they suspect may have been intended for Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine.

European Pravda, citing the Lithuanian customs service, reports that the nets will now be sent to Ukraine as aid.

On 27 September, customs officers at the Kybartai railway post discovered 22 camouflage nets in seven postal parcels during an inspection of a passenger train traveling from Kaliningrad to Moscow. The parcels were addressed to recipients in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast.

According to the customs service, another shipment containing two camouflage nets was found on 29 September during an inspection of the Kaliningrad-Moscow transit train at the Kybartai railway post.

Lithuanian customs officials believe these nets may have been intended for Russian armed forces engaged in combat against Ukraine. They have launched an investigation into the seizure.

“If it is determined that the camouflage nets violate the rules for transporting military equipment and ammunition, the cargo will be considered a violation of international sanctions,” the customs service explained.

Lithuania is also considering donating 17 fire trucks to Ukraine. These vehicles were detained in Klaipeda last year due to sanctions and were originally destined for Zimbabwe.

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