Lithuania airport shut, Nato jets scramble as 'drone spotted' along Belarus

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Lithuania is a Nato and European Union (EU) member and has been closely monitoring developments along its borders amid concerns about possible Russian aggression.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:17:57 UTC.

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