NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Lithuania

World / International

A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated that the drone probably originated from Russia. This incident highlights the increasing tensions between NATO and Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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