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Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. The country’s interior ministry has reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war. Civilians will be able to locate nearby bunkers using a phone app. The ministry is also urging residents to convert their basements and garages into protective shelters.

A spokesperson for the ministry said it was a “big project” that would take time and would be materialised with the help of the Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance and other authorities.

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The number of bunkers in the European country has reduced over the last decades of peace, down from 2,000 to now just below 600. Most of them were built during the Second World War and the Cold War era. Collectively, these bunkers can provide shelter to only 480,000 people in a country of more than 84 million.

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The decision to draw up a list of bunkers has been taken amid heightened tensions with Russia. German officials claim they are already witnessing a sharp rise in cyber and sabotage attacks from Russia-backed actors.

According to Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office for Civil Protection, it may take an entire generation for Germany to rebuild or revive its network of bunkers.

According to the report, Berlin is taking these measures under its so-called Operation Plan Germany. The plan involves radical initiatives by federal and state governments, the military, security agencies, and emergency services coordinating to fortify the nation’s defence capabilities.

The plan also involves regular consultation between German businesses and the military for war preparedness.

(With inputs from agencies)

Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. The country’s interior ministry has reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war.

Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. The country’s interior ministry has reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war. Civilians will be able to locate nearby bunkers using a phone app. The ministry is also urging residents to convert their basements and garages into protective shelters. A spokesperson for the ministry said it was a “big project” that would take time and would be materialised with the help of the Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance and other authorities. Also read: UK indicates Netanyahu risks being arrested if he enters country, cites `legal obligations` The number of bunkers in the European country has reduced over the last decades of peace, down from 2,000 to now just below 600. Most of them were built during the Second World War and the Cold War era. Collectively, these bunkers can provide shelter to only 480,000 people in a country of more than 84 million. Also read: Germany`s Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, ending his three-party ruling coalition The decision to draw up a list of bunkers has been taken amid heightened tensions with Russia. German officials claim they are already witnessing a sharp rise in cyber and sabotage attacks from Russia-backed actors. According to Ralph Tiesler, head of the Federal Office for Civil Protection, it may take an entire generation for Germany to rebuild or revive its network of bunkers. According to the report, Berlin is taking these measures under its so-called Operation Plan Germany. The plan involves radical initiatives by federal and state governments, the military, security agencies, and emergency services coordinating to fortify the nation’s defence capabilities. The plan also involves regular consultation between German businesses and the military for war preparedness. (With inputs from agencies)

Bracing for war? Germany draws up list of bunkers amid tensions with Russia

Front-line states of NATO are already getting ready for the next conflict with Moscow.

The military ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia approved a new plan in January to construct a vast network of fortifications with the goal of preventing and defeating the kind of Russian attack that has long been feared in northeastern Europe.

With 210 miles of border with Russia, most of which is thought to be nearly inaccessible due to dense forests and wetlands, Estonian officials stated their government is building over 600 bunkers in the hopes of averting a hypothetical Moscow invasion and takeover.

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"Regaining territory that has already been gained is very difficult and comes at significant cost of human life, time, and material resources," stated Susan Lilleväli, undersecretary for defence preparation at the Estonian Ministry of Defence. "The war in Ukraine has demonstrated this." During a press event on Thursday, she discussed the 60 million euro ($64.7 million) project.

Lilleväli stated, "We need physical installations in addition to weaponry, ammunition, and troops to protect our countries efficiently."

Baltic military and civilian authorities have bitterly denounced their role as a trip wire for NATO. The alliance underwent a strategic shift in response to Russia's disastrous invasion and occupation of large areas of Ukraine in 2022, as the Baltic states witnessed the atrocities committed against Ukrainians in Mariupol, the suburbs of Kyiv, and other places.

According to the NATO tripwire plan, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas declared in 2022 that Russian forces would "wipe&nbsp;from the map" her country.

"With the purpose of defending every inch of allied land at all times," Lilleväli told reporters on Thursday, the new defensive line in the Baltic is in keeping with NATO's modified "forward defence posture and deterrence by denial" policy.

"The primary objective of these installations is to prevent military conflict in our region by altering the enemy's calculation," stated Lilleväli. "As the battle in Ukraine has shown, counter-mobility and fortification tactics are absolutely viable even in this century, and have played a big part in wars in our region in history, for example in Finland."

"In the event of military incursions, the installations should impede the enemy's march already at our borders and deny them the opportunity to move fast in the territory of the Baltic countries," she stated.

In order to "avoid leaving any loopholes, as the security situation in our region does not show any signs of improving at this point," Lilleväli stated that coordination with Lithuania and Latvia is necessary.

Planners in Lithuania will pay close attention to the Suwałki Gap. This narrow stretch of territory separates Belarus from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which if occupied would cut off the Baltic republics from Poland and the other western European allies.

The boundaries of Narva in the north and Võru in the south will be the focal points of Estonia's defenses.

The Estonians have a strong defensive barrier thanks to Lake Peipus, which makes up a large portion of their border with Russia. According to Lilleväli, the main goal is to make sure that everyone is prepared "to combat the enemy from the first meter and first hour."

In Ukraine, Russia's ground soldiers have suffered severe mauling. According to European sources who previously spoke with Newsweek, the forces tasked with spearheading any potential invasion of the Baltic republics are among those who have sustained significant casualties—up to 40 per cent in some circumstances.

The Russian military is more seasoned despite being degraded. NATO officials have frequently stated that Moscow continues to represent a serious threat and will require some time to reassemble.

Thus far, 600 bunkers have been planned by Estonian officials. These will be supplied by adjacent munitions and equipment stockpiles. Mock-ups provided to Newsweek show that the majority will be cuboid concrete "cellars" buried in the ground with a firing trench that is partially concealed and runs perpendicular to the entrance.

Testing is scheduled to begin later this year, and prototypes are now being built. Starting in early 2025, Estonia aims to erect its first bunkers.

According to Lilleväli's consultant, reserves Lieutenant Colonel Kaido Tiitus, "it's basically a cellar that is built underneath." The bunkers, which will have a total area of about 35 square meters (377 square feet), can accommodate 10 soldiers each along with all necessary supplies. According to Tiitus, they will be made for soldiers to "dwell in" for extended periods of time and to "offer protection against the enemy's artillery projectiles."

(With inputs from agencies)

Front-line states of NATO are already getting ready for the next conflict with Moscow. The military ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia approved a new plan in January to construct a vast network of fortifications with the goal of preventing and defeating the kind of Russian attack that has long been feared in northeastern Europe.

Front-line states of NATO are already getting ready for the next conflict with Moscow. The military ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia approved a new plan in January to construct a vast network of fortifications with the goal of preventing and defeating the kind of Russian attack that has long been feared in northeastern Europe. With 210 miles of border with Russia, most of which is thought to be nearly inaccessible due to dense forests and wetlands, Estonian officials stated their government is building over 600 bunkers in the hopes of averting a hypothetical Moscow invasion and takeover. Also Read: NATO chief urges member nations to ramp up ammunition "Regaining territory that has already been gained is very difficult and comes at significant cost of human life, time, and material resources," stated Susan Lilleväli, undersecretary for defence preparation at the Estonian Ministry of Defence. "The war in Ukraine has demonstrated this." During a press event on Thursday, she discussed the 60 million euro ($64.7 million) project. Lilleväli stated, "We need physical installations in addition to weaponry, ammunition, and troops to protect our countries efficiently." Baltic military and civilian authorities have bitterly denounced their role as a trip wire for NATO. The alliance underwent a strategic shift in response to Russia's disastrous invasion and occupation of large areas of Ukraine in 2022, as the Baltic states witnessed the atrocities committed against Ukrainians in Mariupol, the suburbs of Kyiv, and other places. According to the NATO tripwire plan, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas declared in 2022 that Russian forces would "wipe from the map" her country. "With the purpose of defending every inch of allied land at all times," Lilleväli told reporters on Thursday, the new defensive line in the Baltic is in keeping with NATO's modified "forward defence posture and deterrence by denial" policy. "The primary objective of these installations is to prevent military conflict in our region by altering the enemy's calculation," stated Lilleväli. "As the battle in Ukraine has shown, counter-mobility and fortification tactics are absolutely viable even in this century, and have played a big part in wars in our region in history, for example in Finland." "In the event of military incursions, the installations should impede the enemy's march already at our borders and deny them the opportunity to move fast in the territory of the Baltic countries," she stated. In order to "avoid leaving any loopholes, as the security situation in our region does not show any signs of improving at this point," Lilleväli stated that coordination with Lithuania and Latvia is necessary. Planners in Lithuania will pay close attention to the Suwałki Gap. This narrow stretch of territory separates Belarus from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which if occupied would cut off the Baltic republics from Poland and the other western European allies. The boundaries of Narva in the north and Võru in the south will be the focal points of Estonia's defenses. The Estonians have a strong defensive barrier thanks to Lake Peipus, which makes up a large portion of their border with Russia. According to Lilleväli, the main goal is to make sure that everyone is prepared "to combat the enemy from the first meter and first hour." In Ukraine, Russia's ground soldiers have suffered severe mauling. According to European sources who previously spoke with Newsweek, the forces tasked with spearheading any potential invasion of the Baltic republics are among those who have sustained significant casualties—up to 40 per cent in some circumstances. The Russian military is more seasoned despite being degraded. NATO officials have frequently stated that Moscow continues to represent a serious threat and will require some time to reassemble. Thus far, 600 bunkers have been planned by Estonian officials. These will be supplied by adjacent munitions and equipment stockpiles. Mock-ups provided to Newsweek show that the majority will be cuboid concrete "cellars" buried in the ground with a firing trench that is partially concealed and runs perpendicular to the entrance. Testing is scheduled to begin later this year, and prototypes are now being built. Starting in early 2025, Estonia aims to erect its first bunkers. According to Lilleväli's consultant, reserves Lieutenant Colonel Kaido Tiitus, "it's basically a cellar that is built underneath." The bunkers, which will have a total area of about 35 square meters (377 square feet), can accommodate 10 soldiers each along with all necessary supplies. According to Tiitus, they will be made for soldiers to "dwell in" for extended periods of time and to "offer protection against the enemy's artillery projectiles." (With inputs from agencies)

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The Indian government has decided to expedite the building of bunkers along the Jammu and Kashmir border with Pakistan.

The bunkers are meant for civilian populations.&nbsp;

There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling.&nbsp;

As compared to a total of 228 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in 2016, there were a staggering 503 such ceasefire violations till October 3 this year.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ceasefire-violations-in-jk-already-more-than-double-last-year-infiltration-on-upswing-too-21007" target="_blank">Also read: Ceasefire violations in J&amp;K already more than double last year, infiltration on upswing too</a>

The government has also decided to give special emphasis to the development of border areas falling within a 10-kilometre radius of the International Border and the Line of Control while selecting projects under the Border Area Development Program.

This was decided after Jammu &amp; Kashmir&#39;s Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.&nbsp;

Over the past few weeks, several Indian civilians have been killed or seriously wounded by shelling from across the border. &nbsp;

On October 3, the Indian government had summoned Pakistan&rsquo;s deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest with him over the deaths of three Indian children in what the government said was an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani forces a day earlier in the Poonch sector.

India had conveyed to Pakistan at the time that such &ldquo;deliberate targeting of civilians was not acceptable and was against humanitarian norms and practices&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Following Mufti&#39;s meeting with Rajnath, the government has also decided to fast-track projects under the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Development Package (PMDP) by making encumbrance-free land available for infrastructure projects related to roads, power and health.

&ldquo;Under the Prime Ministers&rsquo; Development Package for Jammu and Kashmir (Rs 80,068 Crores) for 63 major Development projects pertaining to 15 Central Government Ministries, an amount of Rs 62,599 Crores (approx. 78%) has been sanctioned and an amount of Rs 22,042 Crores (approx. 28%) has been released,&rdquo; the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement Thursday.

And in a bid to further reach out to the Kashmiri masses, the government has also decided to accelerate development projects related to additional jobs for Kashmiri migrants, transit accommodation, transfer of cash relief/honorarium through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode and providing employment to youth of J&amp;K. &nbsp;

By October this year, the number of ceasefire violations was already more than double that of last year

The Indian government has decided to expedite the building of bunkers along the Jammu and Kashmir border with Pakistan. The bunkers are meant for civilian populations. There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling. As compared to a total of 228 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in 2016, there were a staggering 503 such ceasefire violations till October 3 this year. Also read: Ceasefire violations in J&K already more than double last year, infiltration on upswing too The government has also decided to give special emphasis to the development of border areas falling within a 10-kilometre radius of the International Border and the Line of Control while selecting projects under the Border Area Development Program. This was decided after Jammu & Kashmir's Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Over the past few weeks, several Indian civilians have been killed or seriously wounded by shelling from across the border. On October 3, the Indian government had summoned Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner Syed Haider Shah and lodged a strong protest with him over the deaths of three Indian children in what the government said was an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani forces a day earlier in the Poonch sector. India had conveyed to Pakistan at the time that such “deliberate targeting of civilians was not acceptable and was against humanitarian norms and practices”. Following Mufti's meeting with Rajnath, the government has also decided to fast-track projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) by making encumbrance-free land available for infrastructure projects related to roads, power and health. “Under the Prime Ministers’ Development Package for Jammu and Kashmir (Rs 80,068 Crores) for 63 major Development projects pertaining to 15 Central Government Ministries, an amount of Rs 62,599 Crores (approx. 78%) has been sanctioned and an amount of Rs 22,042 Crores (approx. 28%) has been released,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement Thursday. And in a bid to further reach out to the Kashmiri masses, the government has also decided to accelerate development projects related to additional jobs for Kashmiri migrants, transit accommodation, transfer of cash relief/honorarium through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode and providing employment to youth of J&K.

J&K: As cross-border shelling increases, govt accelerates building of civilian bunkers

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