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X • September 15, 2026

AFP News Agency @AFP NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, the Baltic state's president says Tuesday, in the latest security incident on the alliance's eastern flank during Russia's war with Ukraine u.afp.com/SjhW 3:18 AM · Sep 15, 2026 5,822 Views 4

John Allan @johnnallan 31m Official estimates and detections indicate hundreds of (drone) flights near or across the southern (U.S.-Mexico) border on many days, totaling thousands per month in recent years.

Monte @_leszek_ 40m Is AFP or NATO lying? Olga Bazova @OlgaBazova Sep 13 Lithuanians spotted a "Russian drone" near the airport. They scrambled a fighter jet, closed the airspace, and sent all their agricultural aircraft to other cities. It turned out it wasn't a drone, but a flock of birds. LOL... LMAO even.

Chris Hickman @frotuss 42m Whoopsie

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NATO Intercepts Drone Over Lithuania Amid Rising Baltic Tensions On September 15, 2026, NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace, likely from Belarus. This incident reflects escalating tensions in the Baltic region as Russia intensifies its aggression against Ukraine. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized the importance of readiness for regional security. The drone was intercepted near Pratkunai, and the incident follows a recent flare incident involving a Russian warship and a Danish military helicopter. Poland has also initiated aviation operations in response to increased drone activity linked to Russia. Lithuania is enhancing its air defenses, including the establishment of a German armored brigade. The NATO response highlights the ongoing reliance on fighter jets to counter drone threats, which can be costly. Alternative methods, such as electronic warfare systems, are being explored by U.S. forces in Lithuania. 3 sources 63

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