Vilnius Airport temporarily closed after suspected Belarusian drone
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- Vilnius Airport was temporarily shut down after a suspected drone entered Lithuanian airspace, prompting authorities to alert local residents and advise them to seek shelter.
- NATO aircraft were deployed over the airport during the incident, and officials said the drone appeared to have come from the direction of Belarus, leading to the brief closure of the airfield.
Why it matters
The closure halted airport operations, affecting flight schedules and passenger movements in the region.
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