"With Russia intensifying its aggression against Ukraine, such readiness is vital for our region. Together with our NATO Allies, Lithuania will defend its airspace," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said.

Lithuania temporarily closed Vilnius Airport airspace after a potential drone sighting, prompting NATO to scramble a fighter jet before issuing

The fighter jet took off from a base in northern Lithuania

The drone violated Lithuanian airspace and prompted an air raid alert.