NATO jets scramble as drone explodes in Lithuanian airspace

Outlet: The Kyiv Independent · Rebecka Pieder · Published 18/10/2026 17:59 UTC

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A flying object, likely a drone, entered Lithuanian airspace and exploded on Oct. 18, sending residents to shelters and damaging a civilian vehicle, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said.

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Source: https://kyivindependent.com/nato-jets-scramble-as-drone-explodes-in-lithuanian-airspace/
Published: 18/10/2026 17:59 UTC
Captured: 19/10/2026 02:44 UTC
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