Volunteer Force installations in Vilnius are appalling, Lithuanian army says it has no money



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15 minutes the reader said that in the rooms where the photographs were taken, people work and rest.

“This is the drivers’ office,” he wrote alongside photos of the hole in the ceiling.

According to the reader, the buildings have not been renovated since independence, which is because KASP has never been a priority.

“Well, people get used to it. Of course you can guess how energy efficient this building is and how heating through the windows is wasted, ”he wrote.

The venue will be tidy, but not yet anytime soon

Lina Sindarait, KASP Public Relations Officer 15 minutes stated that the Lithuanian Armed Forces are aware of the infrastructure problems, but in 2020. There is no possibility to completely renovate this building.

He stressed that the maintenance of the building was carried out in accordance with the legislation and that factors that could represent a risk to human health and the environment were immediately eliminated.

“An inspection of this building revealed that the roof covering, through which rainwater enters the premises, is damaged. In order to avoid possible consequences or damage, the purchase of a simple repair service has been started and repair work will be carried out in the near future ”. 15 minutes in the reply sent, he stated.

According to data provided by L. Sindaraitė, KASP currently uses 18 buildings that have been identified as problematic: in need of major repairs or otherwise.

This situation has been present for several decades due to insufficient funds for the national defense system.

“This situation has arisen for several decades due to insufficient funds for the national defense system,” the response said.

At present, according to her, KASP buildings are gradually being repaired, determining the order of repair work based on their condition and other related criteria.

The number of simultaneous repairs depends on the capabilities of the national defense system (they are limited, taking into account the need to develop critical military infrastructure) and financial capabilities.

“Currently, the main allocations of the Ministry of National Defense (MoD) are destined to projects that are included in the Development Program of the National Defense System and the Implementation Plan of the Government Program,” said a representative of the Armed Forces.

According to L. Sidaraitė, the design and reconstruction works of the building used by the eighth team of the KASP Grand Combat District in Vilnius, J. Kairiūkščio Street, are included in the investment plans of the Ministry of National Defense in 2025. It is provided financing for the rehabilitation of the building.

“In case of favorable circumstances (for example, saving financial resources), we will endeavor to implement the project earlier. In addition, we note that there is no danger to soldiers and employees,” said the military response.



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