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NATO Jets Intercept Drone in Lithuanian Airspace Following Warnings of Increased Support for Ukraine

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on September 15, 2026, marking the first such incident in the country. The drone was intercepted near Pratkūnai, following warnings from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte about increased support for Ukraine in response to strikes near NATO territory. The drone is believed to have entered from Belarus and may have carried explosives.

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NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace on September 15, 2026, marking the first such incident in the country. The drone was intercepted near Pratkūnai, following warnings from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte about increased support for Ukraine in response to strikes near NATO territory. The drone is believed to have entered from Belarus and may have carried explosives.

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NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine

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NATO Jets Intercept Drone in Lithuanian Airspace Following Warnings of Increased Support for Ukraine