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In towns such as Calvaria, Lasijay, and Via, citizens are taking proactive measures to safeguard their communities. Local residents have begun stockpiling food and water to prepare for potential shortages, and many are developing emergency evacuation plans as the specter of conflict looms closer. Although these towns are small, with populations typically in the thousands, the anxiety among locals reflects a broader fear of becoming frontline battlegrounds.
The Sulki Gap's geographic design, featuring dense forests and numerous lakes, presents unique opportunities for defensive maneuvers. Strategically, if Russia were to launch an operation, they would likely aim to command these natural features to restrict NATO forces' movement and response.