NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone in Lithuanian Airspace
According to a statement by the Lithuanian president, a drone that entered the country's airspace from the Belarus border during the night was downed by NATO jets.
An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle that entered Lithuanian airspace from neighboring Belarus was destroyed by NATO fighter jets shortly after midnight.
Midnight Airspace Violation
According to official statements, an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle crossed the Belarus border and entered Lithuanian airspace shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
Statement from the President
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced in a social media post that a drone which entered Lithuanian airspace was destroyed by NATO fighter jets.
Security Alarms and Intervention
Following the incident, drone alarms began to sound in the early hours in the capital Vilnius and surrounding regions, and authorities acted swiftly.
Military Officials' Assessment
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported that the armed forces and Italian pilots serving under the NATO Air Policing Mission responded quickly and responsibly to the situation.