Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic anti-personnel mine manufacturing in 2026, with some of the supplies potentially earmarked for Ukraine to counter the Russian threat, Reuters reported on July 9.

Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic anti-personnel mine manufacturing in 2026, with some of the supplies potentially earmarked for Ukraine to counter the Russian threat, Reuters reported on July 9.

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  • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    They totally did, because they’re indiscriminate and remain well after conflicts are over.

    And then Russia started mining because they don’t give a fuck. So mines are already being used in the conflict. Ukraine not having that option just ties their hands.

    • stink@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      Source? Finland and Lithuania have been talking about doing this for 3 years now.