Lithuania dismantles all power lines to Russia’s Kaliningrad region, moves closer to full energy independence
Lithuania’s electricity transmission operator Litgrid has announced the complete dismantling of cross-border power lines that once connected the country to Russia’s Kaliningrad region.
As reported by Delfi on September 18, this step marks Lithuania’s final disconnection from the Russian grid and a significant strengthening of its integration into Europe’s continental power system.
“After completing all dismantling work, we will be fully free of unnecessary infrastructure, thereby further reinforcing our energy independence,” said Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis.
According to Delfi, the dismantling process began on February 8–9 this year, immediately following the synchronization of the Baltic states with Europe’s continental electricity networks.
In total, six overhead transmission lines linking Lithuania with Kaliningrad have been removed—three high-voltage lines with a capacity of 330 kV and three lines with a capacity of 110 kV.
Similar dismantling operations are currently underway along the border with Belarus. A total of 12 intersystem lines are scheduled for disconnection and removal, including five lines with a capacity of 330 kV and seven with a capacity of 110 kV, Delfi reported.
According to the plan, all connections with Belarus will be completely dismantled by mid-2027, ensuring that Lithuania’s power grid will be fully aligned with the continental European system and completely independent of Russian and Belarusian infrastructure.
Earlier, Lithuania strengthened its borders with Russia and Belarus by installing concrete anti-tank obstacles, known as “dragon’s teeth.” The Lithuanian Armed Forces said the Colonel Juozas Vitkus Engineer Battalion deployed the barriers at several unused crossings, including Shumskas, Lavoriškės, Raigardas, Latežeris, and Romainiškės.
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