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NATO Shoots Down Russian 'Gerbera' Drone Over Lithuania; Explosives Confirmed

On September 16, 2026, NATO fighters shot down a Russian 'Gerbera' drone over Lithuania. Lithuania confirmed the drone carried explosives, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The incident followed a series of aerial incidents in the Baltic region.

On September 16, 2026, at approximately 12:18 PM UTC, NATO fighter jets intercepted and shot down a Russian drone over Lithuania. The drone was identified as a 'Gerbera' model by Ukrinform and other outlets. However, Nasza Niva reported the drone was referred to as 'Hierbiera' in some sources. Lithuania confirmed the drone carried explosives, as stated by El Comercio and Infobae. The event occurred amid heightened military activity in the Baltic region, with NATO and Russia engaged in a series of aerial confrontations.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources refer to the drone as 'Gerbera', while others mention 'Hierbiera'.

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Russian 'Gerbera' drone

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Russian drone 'Hierbiera'

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Sources

IndependentNasha NivaSep 16, 08:10 PM
Comment on the article: Naŭsieda: In Lithuania, likely, they have captured a Russian drone «Hierbiera» - Nasza Niva

Comment on the article: Naŭsieda: In Lithuania, likely, they have captured a Russian drone «Hierbiera» Nasza Niva

StateUkrinformSep 16, 04:18 PM
Drone shot down over Lithuania identified as Russian Gerbera - ukrinform.net

Drone shot down over Lithuania identified as Russian Gerbera  ukrinform.net

StateUkrinformSep 16, 04:18 PM
Drone shot down over Lithuania identified as Russian Gerbera - Ukrinform

Drone shot down over Lithuania identified as Russian Gerbera  Ukrinform

IndependentNasha NivaSep 16, 10:50 AM
Nausėda: A Russian 'Gerbera' drone was likely shot down in Lithuania - Nashe Niva

Nausėda: A Russian 'Gerbera' drone was likely shot down in Lithuania Nashe Niva

IndependentEl ComercioSep 15, 09:36 PM
The drone shot down by NATO fighters over Lithuania carried explosives

Lithuania confirmed that the drone shot down by Italian NATO fighters carried explosives, amid recent aerial incidents in the Baltic countries.

IndependentinfobaeSep 15, 08:47 PM
The drone shot down by NATO fighters over Lithuania carried explosives