WorldLithuania scrambles NATO fighter after flock of birds mistaken for drone
Lithuania scrambled a NATO fighter jet and suspended operations at Vilnius Airport after a flock of birds was mistaken for a drone. The airport was closed for 38 minutes. The Crisis Management Center said birds and drones can appear similar on initial radar readings, and the alert ended after visual identification.
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TASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-13 14:21Original
Lithuania scrambles NATO fighter after flock of birds mistaken for drone