US EditionAlarm as Unidentified Drone Enters NATO Airspace
- On July 28, 2025, an unidentified drone believed to have crossed from Belarus was seen flying near Vilnius at about 200 meters altitude.
- The incident followed a similar airspace breach on July 10 amid rising tensions linked to upcoming Russian-Belarusian military exercises.
- Authorities deployed police and security forces, advised citizens to keep a safe distance from the drone if encountered, and launched a continuing investigation to determine its origin and intent.
- Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced plans to strengthen border security through enhanced monitoring measures, while cautioning that these drones may inadvertently cross into multiple countries' territories.
- The incident likely influences upcoming NATO consultations and underscores evolving hybrid threats, prompting Lithuania to strengthen airspace control and contribute up to 30 million toward Ukraine's Patriot systems.
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Mystery Drone Believed to Enter From Belarus Spotted Near Vilnius
An unidentified drone is believed to have entered Lithuanian airspace after possibly crossing from Belarus, Lithuanian officials confirmed on July 28, according to public broadcaster LRT. Residents reported seeing what looked like a drone in the sky early Monday morning. “Early in the day, we received several reports from residents about an unmanned aerial vehicle that likely entered Lithuania from Belarus. Witnesses saw it flying at around 200 …
A few weeks ago, a drone coming from Belarus crashes in Lithuania. A missile is now being sighted near Vilnius. It is suspected that it is coming back from the neighbouring country allied with Moscow. The authorities are investigating.
Lithuanian authorities announced on Monday morning that an unidentified drone entered the country's airspace from Belarus. On July 10, a drone from Belarus also entered Lithuanian airspace.
The Nato state announces investigations. For the time being, it was unclear what type of object it was.
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