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Video shows location where NATO-shot-down drone fell in Lithuania

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 10:41

NATO fighters shot down on Tuesday a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace during the night. The incident occurred less than a day after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that attacks near alliance territory would lead the organization to increase support for Ukraine.

This was the first time a drone was shot down in Lithuanian airspace. The incident marks a significant escalation in how NATO responds to threats on its eastern perimeter.

Lithuanian authorities shared images of the location where the drone crashed. The incident occurs in a context of growing tension between NATO and Russia, with Rutte emphasizing the alliance's commitment to defending its members.

Why this matters

This incident is significant because it marks the first time NATO shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace, demonstrating a more assertive posture from the alliance in defending its territory. Lithuanian citizens and NATO members in the region are directly affected, as the incident sets a precedent for how similar threats will be handled in the future, in a context of growing tensions in Eastern Europe.

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