From The Straits Times · · 50s
Lithuanians Sheltered After Suspected Drone Alert
Lithuanian residents took shelter for an hour after a suspected drone entered airspace from Poland.
In brief
Lithuanian residents took shelter for an hour after a suspected drone entered airspace from Poland. Lithuania told residents to seek shelter for an hour after a suspected drone from Poland entered its airspace. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Lithuania Shelter Alert
Lithuania told residents in central and northern areas to seek shelter for an hour after an unidentified flying object entered its airspace.
Suspected Polish Drone Source
Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said it was likely a drone from Poland after proposing a joint investigation with Polish officials.
NATO Response
NATO scrambled fighter jets but cloudy weather prevented visual identification of the object.
Debris Impact
Some drone debris struck a civilian vehicle near Juodzionys village in northern Lithuania.
Ukrainian Explanation
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry regretted the incident, saying it may have resulted from Russian electronic warfare diverting drones off course.
The one thing
Lithuania told residents to seek shelter for an hour after a suspected drone from Poland entered its airspace.