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September 15, 2026
NATO Fighter Jets Down Another Drone in Lithuania Amid Rising Tensions
- A second drone, likely of Russian origin, was shot down in Lithuanian airspace, following an earlier incident.
- This escalation adds to concerns about Russia's strategy to provoke NATO without triggering a full conflict.
- NATO officials are increasingly alarmed by the frequency of these incidents, which may test the alliance's response protocols.
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- NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace after bloc warns strikes will drive support for UkraineSep 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM · Independent
- NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuanian airspaceSep 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM · AP
- La OTAN derriba un dron sobre Lituania; barco ruso dispara bengalas contra helicóptero danésSep 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM · AP
- Drone incursions sow fear and chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish bordersSep 15, 2026 at 10:08 AM · Reuters
- Russia is escalating its attacks on Europe. The risk of a misstep is growing every daySep 17, 2026 at 12:59 PM · CNN