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A drone that originated from Belarus was shot down by NATO forces using a missile system near the Kruonis Hydroelectric Power Plant, triggering an air-raid alert and scrambling of fighter jets. Authorities are investigating if the drone carried explosives and have implemented the 'Skydas' plan at the debris site, while residents reported seeing fire and smelling gunpowder. The incident has sparked debate on Lithuania's defense capabilities against drone threats. [cite: 15min, Delfi, LRT…
LRT:
Residents describe fiery skies after drone shot down
Residents in the Pratkūnai area reported seeing a lot of fire and hearing the smell of gunpowder in the sky following the downing of a drone by NATO forces.
15min:
Drone shot down in Lithuania: May have carried explosives, destroyed far from…
A drone was shot down in Lithuania and may have been equipped with explosives. It was destroyed at a significant distance from populated areas, prompting an air-raid alert and the scrambling of fighter jets.
Delfi:
Lithuanian Army shares first images from downed drone debris site
The Lithuanian Army has released initial visual evidence from the location where the debris of a downed drone was found, indicating further details about the incident.
Lrytas:
Air Force Commander: Drone Shot Down by Missile System, Explosives Sought
The commander of the Lithuanian Air Force announced that a drone was shot down using a missile system, and authorities are currently searching for explosives.
Verslo žinios:
Drone downed in Lithuania; Russian warship fires on Danish helicopter
A drone that entered Lithuania was destroyed by NATO fighters, with debris found; authorities are investigating if it carried explosives. Separately, a Russian warship fired signal flares at a Danish helicopter.
LRT:
Plan 'Skydas' implemented at drone downing site, debris being examined
The National Crisis Management Center has implemented the 'Skydas' plan at the drone downing location and is currently examining the collected debris.
LRT:
Kasčiūnas: Lithuania not currently prepared to defend against drone swarm
Arvydas Anušauskas, the Minister of National Defence, stated that Lithuania is not currently prepared to defend against a drone swarm.
Delfi:
Drone in Lithuania: footage filmed at night on Telegram channel
Video footage allegedly filmed at night, showing a drone, has appeared on a Telegram channel, raising concerns and questions about the incident.
Delfi:
Drone trajectory in Lithuania: entered from Belarus, flew towards Lentvaris…
Analysis of a drone's flight path indicates it entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was heading towards the areas of Lentvaris and Trakai.
Delfi:
Drone in Lithuania: spotted earlier in Belarus, destroyed with missile weapons
A drone was detected in Belarus before entering Lithuanian airspace and was subsequently neutralized using missile weaponry.
Lrytas:
L. Kasčiūnas: Vilnius Residents Received Warnings as Drone Flew from Region
Minister Laimonas Kasčiūnas stated that residents of the capital received warnings after a drone had already departed from the Vilnius region.
LRT:
Military footage from drone crash site shows scattered debris
Military images from the epicenter of the drone crash site show debris scattered across fields.
LRT:
Air Force Commander: No notification received from Belarus about drone
The Commander of the Air Force stated that no notification was received from Belarus regarding the drone incident.
LRT:
Minister on drone: Neutralized near Kruonis Hydroelectric Power Plant
A minister confirmed that the drone was neutralized near the Kruonis Hydroelectric Power Plant.
15min:
Lithuania's defense readiness questioned after drone incident
Lithuanian opposition figures are criticizing the country's preparedness for drone threats, suggesting that the government and military were not adequately ready to deal with such incidents.
Delfi:
How important is Kruonis HPP, near which the drone was shot down?
An article examines the significance of the Kruonis Pumped Storage Plant (HPP), located in proximity to where a drone was recently intercepted.
Lrytas:
Morning After Drone Downing: Police Forces Guarding Area Near Pratkūnai Village
Following the drone incident, significant law enforcement and service personnel have been deployed to secure the area around Pratkūnai village.
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