Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Summary
Lithuania closed two major airports and shut down border crossings with Belarus after unauthorized balloons entered its airspace. This incident is one of several recent airspace breaches involving balloons and drones in Europe, raising security concerns. Lithuania suspects smugglers and points to Belarus for allowing this, while also responding to recent Russian airspace violations.Key Facts
- Lithuania closed Vilnius and Kaunas airports due to helium balloons entering its airspace.
- Border crossings with Belarus are closed until midday on Sunday.
- These balloons are suspected to be used by smugglers transporting cigarettes.
- Lithuania blames Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for not stopping the balloons.
- The National Security Commission will meet to plan actions against smugglers.
- Lithuania has experienced multiple similar balloon incidents this month.
- There have also been recent cases of Russian aircraft entering Lithuanian airspace.
- Russia denies any breach of Lithuanian airspace by its military aircraft.
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