NATO Fighter Jet Intercepts Drone Over Lithuania
A NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone over southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on September 15. The drone, which reportedly originated from the direction of Belarus, was intercepted near the village of Pratkunai. This incident follows recent warnings from alliance officials regarding increased Russian sabotage operations and drone activity along the eastern flank of NATO territory, occurring as tensions escalate in the region following Russian strikes near the Polish border.
Date: September 15, 2026
Location: Kaunas County, Lithuania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: border crossing
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian