NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace.

Lithuania

Who

NATO

What

When

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT · 16h 10m ago

Where

Lithuania ·

Why

The incident occurred amid increased tension related to the war in Ukraine and strikes close to NATO territory.

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How this affects you

The event signifies a direct military response by NATO to airspace violations, occurring within a context of heightened geopolitical tension due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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CP24 Toronto
https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/09/15/nato-jets-shoot-down-drone-over-lithuania-and-russian-ship-fires-flares-at-danish-helicopter/
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