Lithuanian leaders rushed to bunkers as drone violates country’s airspace
Summary
Lithuanian leaders and residents were ordered to take shelter after a drone entered the country’s airspace, causing air and train traffic to stop in the capital. Officials blamed Russia and Belarus for drone attacks in the region, raising concerns among NATO and EU members about security threats along their borders.Key Facts
- Lithuania’s president and prime minister were moved to underground bunkers after a drone crossed into Lithuanian airspace.
- A “take shelter” alert was issued in Vilnius, instructing people to find safe places for about an hour.
- Air and train services were paused in and around Vilnius during the alert.
- The drone activity is linked to Russia and Belarus, who have been blamed for similar incidents in Baltic countries recently.
- NATO fighter jets could not locate the drone after it entered Lithuania.
- NATO and EU leaders warned about the threat drones pose and called Russia’s actions unacceptable.
- Lithuania’s defense ministry said the drone might be a combat or deception drone and was detected coming from nearby Latvia or Belarus.
- Russian officials have threatened retaliation against Baltic states, increasing tensions in the region.
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