# Lithuania says Russia could use Ukrainian drones in false-flag strike on Baltic infrastructure

https://mins.news/en/item/15176

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-06 13:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-could-use-ukrainian-drones-in-false-flag-strike-baltic-infrastructure-lithuania-says/

> Lithuania says Russia could deploy Ukrainian drones in a false-flag attack against infrastructure in the Baltic region. The warning follows drone incidents and incursions reported across all three Baltic states. Those episodes have heightened tensions in the region. Lithuania’s statement points to the possibility that such incidents could be used to create a misleading appearance of responsibility.

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