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NATO fighter jets intercept and shoot down unidentified drone over Lithuania

Last observed 2026-09-15 · Confidence 99%

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What happened

NATO fighter jets scrambled after an unidentified drone entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and flew over Vilnius. An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon intercepted and shot down the drone near Pratkūnai.

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