The Lithuanian Armed Forces will hold field tactical exercises in Mick\u016bnai Forest in Vilnius District on July 15-16, 2026. The exercise will use imitation ammunition, so people living nearby or visiting the forest may hear sounds associated with military training.<\/p>\n
The activity is scheduled for a defined period: from 8:00 on July 15 until 17:00 on July 16, local Lithuanian time. The notice is relevant for residents and visitors who may be near Mick\u016bnai Forest during those hours.<\/p>\n
The field tactical exercises are planned in Mick\u016bnai Forest, in Vilnius District, a municipality surrounding Lithuania\u2019s capital, Vilnius. According to the information provided, the training will begin at 8:00 on July 15, 2026, and end at 17:00 on July 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
About 200 soldiers are expected to take part. The exercise is organized by the Duke Vaidotas Infantry Battalion of the Lithuanian Armed Forces\u2019 Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf.<\/p>\n
Field tactical exercises are used to train military actions in outdoor conditions. During the scheduled period, there may be increased movement of soldiers in parts of the forest area.<\/p>\n
The Armed Forces said imitation ammunition will be used during the exercise. This means nearby areas may hear sounds resembling gunfire. The notice does not state that live ammunition will be used.<\/p>\n
People planning to visit Mick\u016bnai Forest or its surroundings on July 15 or July 16 should take the exercise schedule into account. If military movement is visible, residents and visitors should keep a safe distance from participating soldiers and avoid interfering with the training activity.<\/p>\n
The information was published by Vilnius District Municipality and attributed to the Duke Vaidotas Infantry Battalion of the Lithuanian Armed Forces\u2019 Infantry Brigade Iron Wolf. The notice identifies the time, place, expected number of soldiers and the use of imitation ammunition.<\/p>\n
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Tekstas parengtas pagal Vilniaus rajono savivaldyb\u0117s paskelbt\u0105 Lietuvos kariuomen\u0117s informacij\u0105 apie pratybas.<\/p>\n
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\n \u012evardytas organizatorius: Kunigaik\u0161\u010dio Vaidoto p\u0117stinink\u0173 batalionas.<\/p>\n
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