Russia reports 'invasion' of Lithuanian beavers causing flooding in Kaliningrad

Residents in Russia's Kaliningrad region are reporting issues caused by beavers migrating from Lithuania, describing the situation as an "invasion from NATO." For about two months, locals have complained that the dams built by these animals are obstructing water flow, leading to flooding of fields and forests and waterlogging of the land, according to Gazeta.ru.

In response, around 100 volunteers have already dismantled 43 beaver dams. Some of these structures were located near the borders with Poland and Lithuania, areas of strategic importance and often at the center of tensions between Moscow and NATO.

However, naturalist Aleksandr Muromtsev rejected the idea of a geopolitical provocation. He explained that the beavers are simply migrating, a natural behavior also observed in beavers originating from Russia. The Kaliningrad region, bordering Poland and Lithuania, is a significant strategic area frequently caught in the geopolitical spotlight.

The report highlights the ongoing environmental and potential cross-border issues arising from wildlife migration in a region sensitive to international relations.