WorldPingThe origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
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WorldPingThe drone, which reportedly entered from Belarus, was shot down near Pratkunai village in central-southern Lithuania Nato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania after an alert was issued in the capital, Vilnius, and surrounding region, while…
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WorldPingBaltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — NATO members sharing a long border with Russia — regularly report drone incursions into their territories as part of Moscow's war with Ukraine.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingOrigin yet to be determined; drone alert was issued earlier in the capital Vilnius and surrounding region.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
The drone, long and sleek with four fins and a rear-mounted engine, whistled in low like a small jet.
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