NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone in Lithuanian Airspace
Summary
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace near Kaunas, prompting emergency warnings in Vilnius and surrounding areas. Lithuanian officials said the response involved NATO allies as drone violations across Europe continue to rise amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Key Points
- NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace overnight near Kaunas.
- President Gitanas Nausėda said the incident shows the importance of readiness as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.
- Residents in Vilnius and nearby areas received mobile warning messages and were told to stay in safe places.
- Lithuania said its forces and Italian pilots under NATO’s Air Defense Mission responded immediately to the violation.
