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NATO Jets Down Drone in Lithuanian Airspace
NATO jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on September 15, 2026. The incident occurred less than a day after NATO leaders vowed to increase support for Kyiv in response to strikes near the alliance's territory. The event highlights ongoing tensions and NATO's defensive posture.
On September 15, 2026, NATO jets intercepted and downed a drone within Lithuanian airspace. The incident took place shortly after NATO leaders had committed to escalating support for Kyiv in the event of strikes near the alliance's borders. The exact origin and intent of the drone remain unspecified in the reports.
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IndependentArab TimesSep 15, 01:23 PM
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace - arabtimesonline.comNATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace arabtimesonline.com
PublicNPRSep 15, 01:06 PM
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspaceThe incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.