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'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery

Latvia has stopped 28 migrants attempting to cross from Belarus, following the discovery of a tunnel. This incident is part of a larger trend of irregular border crossings, with Latvia thwarting 109 attempts on August 20. The country is using drones and other measures to counter hybrid threats.

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  • ✓ Latvia stopped 28 migrants from Belarus after discovering a tunnel.
  • ✓ Latvia thwarted 109 irregular border crossings from Belarus on August 20.
  • ✓ Frontex states that tunnels for migrants cannot be built without the knowledge of Belarusian security services.
  • ✓ This is the second migrant tunnel found on the Belarus-Latvia border in 10 days.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A tunnel was discovered and 28 migrants were stopped, highlighting the evolving tactics of migrant smugglers and the need for Latvia to adapt its border security measures.

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  1. Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery

    Latvia has stopped 28 migrants attempting to cross from Belarus, following the discovery of a tunnel. This incident is part of a larger trend of irregular border crossings, with Latvia thwarting 109 attempts on August 20. The country is using drones and other measures to counter hybrid threats.

    Why it matters

    The Latvia-Belarus border has seen increased migrant activity, with both countries accusing each other of facilitating irregular crossings. Latvia has deployed various measures, including drones and Canadian troops, to secure its border. The situation is part of a broader European migration challenge.

    What is confirmed

    • Latvia stopped 28 migrants from Belarus after discovering a tunnel.
    • Latvia thwarted 109 irregular border crossings from Belarus on August 20.
    • Frontex states that tunnels for migrants cannot be built without the knowledge of Belarusian security services.
    • This is the second migrant tunnel found on the Belarus-Latvia border in 10 days.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The President of Latvia emphasizes the need for both immediate and long-term solutions to counter hybrid threats.

    What to watch next

    • Further developments in Latvia's border security measures
    • The response of Belarusian authorities to accusations of facilitating irregular crossings
    • The impact of hybrid threats on European migration patterns
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Euronews.com — 'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery
    2. Valsts robežsardze — August 20, 2026 at the State border and within the country
    3. REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by) — Frontex: Tunnels For Migrants Cannot Be Built Without Belarusian Security Services’ Knowledge
    4. Winnipeg Sun — Latvia: Drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops
    5. pozirk.online — Latvia thwarts 109 irregular border crossings from Belarus on August 20
    6. Belsat — Second migrant tunnel found on Belarus-Latvia border in 10 days
    7. Valsts prezidenta kanceleja — President of Latvia: countering hybrid threats along Latvia’s border requires both immediate and long-term solutions
    confidence 90%
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