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The blocks are made from material used in World War II.

Video. Baltic Defence Line in Latvia gets its 'dragon's teeth'

Updated: 06/08/2024 - 21:04 GMT+2

Concrete structures, also known as "Lego blocks", will be placed along Latvia's border with Russia and Belarus.

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