NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe:
A drone was shot down in Lithuania by a NATO jet. It is unknown from where the ...
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Key FactsItalian NATO jet downs possibly Russian drone in Lithuania
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- On September 15, an Italian NATO fighter shot down the drone near the southern village of Pratkunai.
- Lithuania’s crisis centre said the drone entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus after midnight.
- Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said it most probably came from Russia; Moscow initially made no comment.
- Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said the drone carried an explosive; examining debris is expected to clarify its origin.
Last night, again, the Italian pilots have intervened and they have shot down a threat that most probably came from Russia.— Crosetto told reporters at Siauliai Air Base, where Italian fighters are based as part of the NATO Baltic Air Defence mission.
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NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania: Incursion comes less than a day after NATO Chief Rutte said strikes close to alliance’s territory would drive the ...
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Key FactsDrone from Belarus Found in Lithuania After Search
Aug 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- A drone suspected of originating from Belarus was located at the Gaižiūnai training ground in Lithuania.
- The drone entered Lithuanian airspace on the morning of July 28, prompting considerations to close parts of the airspace.
- Lithuania plans to enhance air defenses on its Belarus border by acquiring acoustic radars and accelerating weapons procurement.
- Upcoming Zapad-2025 military drills involving 13,000 troops raise the likelihood of accidental incidents in the area.
What we are doing now, during my time in office, is purchasing acoustic radars, accelerating weapons procurement, and these processes are ongoing.— Dovile Sakaliene, Lithuanian Defense Minister, discussed the current measures to strengthen Lithuania's air defense.
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