NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from neighboring Belarus overnight on September 15, Lithuanian authorities said. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda thanked the alliance for its rapid response, saying the incident showed the importance of maintaining strong air defenses as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

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

A NATO fighter jet downed an unidentified drone in Lithuania amid rising tensions over airspace violations related to the Ukraine conflict.