The drone was shot down, local radio and security alerts reported later that morning. The crisis agency activated regional emergency measures and air raid warnings immediately after the unidentified craft was identified in the northern region of the country.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lithuania Shoots Down Drone After NATO Scramble and Kaunas Airport Closure
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Residents in central and northern Lithuania were ordered to seek shelter on Sunday after the National Crisis Management Centre issued a red air raid alert following the detection of a drone south of Panevėžys. Kaunas International Airport was closed until 8:00 AM and NATO air police were scrambled to intercept the aircraft as part of the emergency security response.
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