NATO Jets Down Drone Over Lithuania, Briefly Halting Vilnius Flights
Lithuanian airspace was briefly restricted after NATO fighter jets intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near Kaunas, prompting a temporary alert at Vilnius Airport.
Lithuanian authorities briefly restricted flights at Vilnius Airport after an unidentified drone entered the country's airspace over Kaunas County. NATO fighter jets were scrambled and shot the drone down, according to a Telegram post from FirstSquaw.
The incident triggered an air alert and temporary flight restrictions before the drone was destroyed. Lithuanian officials said the alert and airport restrictions were lifted once the airspace was cleared.
The type and origin of the drone are not yet known, and authorities have not provided further details on ownership or purpose.
Source: First Squawk