# Lithuanian defense minister warns Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones to strike Baltic countries

https://mins.news/en/item/16104

- Meduza, 2026-08-07 11:23 UTC
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- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/07/lithuanian-defense-minister-warns-of-possible-russian-strikes-on-baltic-countries-using-captured-ukrainian-drones

> Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Russia may be considering attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic region. Bloomberg News reports that the possible strikes could involve Ukrainian drones captured by Russia. The report presents the threat as a possibility rather than a confirmed operation. The warning concerns potential security risks facing the Baltic countries.

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