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NATO Jet Intercepts Drone in Lithuania Amid Ongoing Tensions with Russia

On September 15, 2026, a NATO jet shot down a drone in Lithuania, marking an escalation in tensions as Russia continues military actions in Ukraine. The drone's origin is under investigation, with officials suspecting it may have entered from Belarus and carried explosives. This incident is part of a pattern of drone incursions and heightened military activity in the region, raising concerns about potential miscalculations and the stability of NATO's eastern flank.

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On September 15, 2026, a NATO jet shot down a drone in Lithuania, marking an escalation in tensions as Russia continues military actions in Ukraine. The drone's origin is under investigation, with officials suspecting it may have entered from Belarus and carried explosives. This incident is part of a pattern of drone incursions and heightened military activity in the region, raising concerns about potential miscalculations and the stability of NATO's eastern flank.

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NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe

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NATO Jet Intercepts Drone in Lithuania Amid Ongoing Tensions with Russia