Drone blast in Lithuanian airspace prompts NATO jet response
An object believed to be a drone exploded after entering Lithuanian airspace on October 18, damaging a car and sending people to take cover. NATO scrambled jets in response.
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What happened
A flying object, likely a drone, entered Lithuanian airspace and exploded on October 18. Residents were sent to shelters and a civilian vehicle was damaged. NATO jets were scrambled and NATO took urgent action in response to the situation.
Why it matters
The incident put residents at risk and damaged property in Lithuania. It also prompted NATO to act urgently.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 1:59 PM ET: A flying object, likely a drone, entered Lithuanian airspace and exploded, sending residents to shelters and damaging a civilian vehicle.
- Oct 18, 2:47 AM ET: NATO took urgent action after an unidentified flying object was detected in Lithuanian airspace.
Coverage
- NATO jets scramble as drone explodes in Lithuanian airspace (Kyiv Independent)
- Security alert in Lithuania following the detection of an unidentified object; NATO takes urgent action (voiceofemirates.com)
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