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NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone As Russia Steps Up Threats

NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone As Russia Steps Up Threats

Summary

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace from Belarus. This action happened amid rising tensions due to Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • A drone crossed into Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, near the city of Vilnius.
  • NATO jets destroyed the drone near the city of Kaunas.
  • Lithuania’s president stressed the importance of defending the country’s airspace with NATO allies.
  • Belarus is a close ally of Russia.
  • Russia has increased its military actions against Ukraine.
  • NATO countries near Russia are worried the Ukraine war could spread into their lands.
  • Similar drone incidents have happened before, including in Romania’s airspace last week.
  • The Russian defense ministry has not yet commented on this drone incident.
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