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NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone in Lithuanian Airspace

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15 07:00 UTC
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NATO fighter jets, specifically Italian aircraft based in Lithuania, shot down an unidentified drone that breached Lithuanian airspace from Belarus near Vilnius and crashed near Kaunas. Authorities are investigating the wreckage to determine the drone's origin and specifications, marking a continued escalation in regional security incidents.

  • According to GN geopolitics/nato, the drone was intercepted by Italian fighter jets stationed at the Siauliai air base and crashed near Lake Kaunas after crossing over Lentvaris. Lithuanian officials are currently examining the wreckage to identify the specific model and its intended target.

    Source: Novinite.com

  • Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed that NATO fighter jets neutralized an unidentified drone entering from Belarus, marking a significant escalation in regional security tensions.

    Source: The New Voice of Ukraine
Based on reporting by The New Voice of Ukraine and Novinite.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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