Opinion | Last Jewish Partisan Fort | History | Blaming the Victims | Germany
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VILNIUS—Our correspondent was able today to make it only as far as the boom barrier and an array of signs prohibiting further passage along the road leading to the remnants of the Jewish Partisan Fort where the Vilna Partisans escaped the Nazi genocide and fought the Nazis from this place in the forest, now abutting the massive new German megafort known as Panzerbrigade 45. The following are the photos filed, with provisional English translations following each. More updates on page 1.
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In English…
- Sign at left:
- STOP
- Driving or walking beyond this point is prohibited!!!
◊ - Sign at right:
- UNAUTHORISED PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM PROCEEDING FURTHER ON FOOT OR BY VEHICLE.
- When live firing is taking place (the barrier is closed), proceeding further on foot or by vehicle is dangerous to life.
- Information about live firing can be obtained from notices posted near roads leading into the military training ground and at barriers, or by calling:
- +370 706 78198; +370 613 54179.
- Barrier No. 42.
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In English…
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Pursuant to Articles 556 and 557 of Chapter XXVI of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Lithuania:
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—Violation of the regulations governing visits to military training grounds and military training areas shall result in a warning or a fine of €14 to €30 for individuals, and a fine of €20 to €80 for the heads of legal entities or other responsible persons;
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—Violation of the regulations governing visits to dangerous areas of military training grounds and military training areas shall result in a fine of €60 to €140 for individuals, and a fine of €90 to €290 for the heads of legal entities or other responsible persons;
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—Failure to comply with the lawful instructions of the responsible military officer, military police officer or authorised member of the armed forces at military training grounds or military training areas shall result in a fine of €30 to €140 for individuals, and a fine of €140 to €300 for the heads of legal entities or other responsible persons;
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—Entering military territory without permission shall result in a fine of €20 to €50. In the event of a repeated offence, a fine of €40 to €150 shall be imposed;
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—Filming, photographing or otherwise visually recording military territory where filming, photography or other forms of visual recording are prohibited, or transmitting the resulting visual information to other persons without authorisation, shall result in a fine of €20 to €50. In the event of a repeated offence, a fine of €50 to €150 shall be imposed. Confiscation of unlawfully obtained visual information and of the devices or equipment used to obtain it may also be ordered.
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In English…
RŪDNINKAI MILITARY TRAINING GROUND
FIRING EXERCISE SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2026
| DATE | Firing times | DANGEROUS AREA OF THE TRAINING GROUND | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-02 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-03 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-04 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-05 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-06 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-07 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-08 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-09 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-10 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-11 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-12 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-13 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-14 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-10-15 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
| 2026-08-16 [sic] | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited — live firing |
For information, telephone: +370 706 78198; +370 613 54179.
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| DATE | Firing times | DANGEROUS AREA OF THE TRAINING GROUND | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-17 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-18 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-19 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-20 | 08:00–20:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-21 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-22 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-23 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-24 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-25 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-26 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-27 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-28 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-29 | 00:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 2, 3, 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-30 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
| 2026-10-31 | 08:00–24:00 | ML Nos. 4, 7 | Movement beyond closed barriers prohibited; live firing |
For information, telephone: +370 706 78198; +370 613 54179.