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Vilnius airport closed after possible drone sighting
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Vilnius airport closed after possible drone sighting

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  • Vilnius Airport has been temporarily closed following a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace.
  • NATO sent at least one fighter jet to check the situation.

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Lithuania is a member of NATO and increases surveillance of its airspace due to its geographical proximity to Russia and Belarus.

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Lithuania has closed Vilnius airport after a possible drone sighting. According to crisis management, NATO has sent at least one fighter jet.

Lithuania responds to a possible drone incident. After a possible sighting in Lithuanian airspace, the country closed Vilnius Airport. According to the National Crisis Management Center, NATO then alerted at least one fighter jet. The authorities classified the situation as security-relevant. The article is continually updated.

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  • Who piloted the drone?
  • How long will the airport be closed?

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This article was originally published by Die Zeit.

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