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Italian NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone Violating Lithuania's Airspace for First Time
Italian NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace, marking the first such incident in the country's history. The drone was identified as a bomber by Lithuania's defense minister, Robertas Kaukonis. Specialists will continue to investigate and analyze the drone.
On September 15, 2026, Italian NATO fighter jets intercepted and shot down a drone that entered Lithuania's airspace. This unprecedented action was confirmed by the news outlet El Espectador. Lithuania's Defense Minister Robertas Kaukonis stated that the drone was identified as a bomber and that further analysis is underway. The incident highlights the growing need for robust air defense measures in NATO member states.
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WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencySep 15, 08:02 PM
Drone shot down in Lithuania was a bomber, - defense ministerDefense minister of the country Robertas Kaukonis added that specialists will continue to investigate and analyze the drone.
IndependentEl EspectadorSep 15, 07:24 PM
NATO shoots down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace for the first timeItalian NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace, an unprecedented event in the country.