Italian jets intercept drone over Lithuania
Italian fighter jets successfully destroyed a drone over Lithuanian airspace. This incident marks the first time such a shootdown has occurred within Lithuania, highlighting the increasing regional security tensions and the spillover risks associated with the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
Date: September 15, 2026
Location: Baltics, Lithuania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Euromaidan Press