NATO fighter shoots down drone in Lithuania - Reuters

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda announced that NATO fighter jets shot down a drone within Lithuanian airspace. This incident occurs as the alliance remains on edge regarding potential spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war. While Nauseda did not officially identify the owner of the drone, he quickly attributed the responsibility to Russia. The Lithuanian Defense Ministry expressed gratitude for the operation, highlighting the ongoing security tensions and the active role of NATO aircraft in protecting the region.