Lithuanian authorities announced they had shot down a drone that crossed the country's border from Belarus, Moscow's ally. The incident raises concerns about security on the eastern borders of the European Union and NATO.
Ukrainian authorities stated they had identified relay stations in Belarusian territory, used to support Russian operations. This information suggests that Minsk plays an active role in Russian military operations against Ukraine.
Belarus has been a close ally of Russia since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, allowing Russian forces to use its territory for military operations. This situation places the Baltic countries on permanent alert.
The shooting down of the drone by Lithuania demonstrates the growing tension on NATO's eastern borders, where member countries have reinforced surveillance against possible threats from Belarusian and Russian territory.
