# NATO jet downs suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

https://mins.news/en/video/60233

- Global News, 2026-09-16 02:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQzc2XjzWTQ

> Lithuanian military officials say a drone that entered the country’s airspace on Tuesday was shot down. Authorities have not commented on its origin or purpose, saying the incident requires further investigation, as tensions rise between Russia and NATO countries after a series of incidents days apart.

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