NATO fighters were mobilized on Monday night to down a drone flying over Lithuanian airspace. The episode represents a "small escalation" of the conflict in eastern Europe, considered Lieutenant-General Jorge Rodrigues, who asked, however, that the reaction not be exaggerated. The incident was described as "concerning," but at the same time is assuming "a strange normality."
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Drone incident in Lithuania is "concerning" but is already assuming "a strange normality"
CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 18:21
Why this matters
Although the episode occurred in Lithuania, readers should be aware that incidents of this type in the NATO zone may have implications for European security in general. The situation underscores the growing tension in European skies and the readiness of NATO forces to respond to aerial threats, in the context of the prolonged conflict in Ukraine.
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