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Lithuania closes airspace after drone intrusion triggers NATO response

Lithuania temporarily closed its airspace for several hours after a drone violated its territory, triggering an air defence alert and widespread security disruptions across the country.

20 May 2026-17:06
Drone scare triggers air alert in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius

20 May 2026-15:29
Lithuania shuts Vilnius airport

Lithuania's capital airport said on Wednesday it briefly ‌halted operations overnight following the detection of what was believed to be smuggler balloons from ⁠Belarus drifting into its airspace.

13 May 2026-10:24
Zelenskyy says US security guarantees deal is ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. document outlining security guarantees for Ukraine is fully prepared and awaiting signature, signaling a potential step forward in diplomatic efforts to end the war.

26 Jan 2026-12:30
Lithuania's Vilnius airport reopen after airspace disruption

07 Dec 2025-00:00
Vilnius Airport halts flights after balloon alerts

Flights at Vilnius International Airport were suspended again on Nov. 30 after unidentified objects, believed to be balloons, were spotted in nearby airspace. The shutdown lasted briefly but added to a growing number of flight disruptions Lithuania has faced in recent months.

01 Dec 2025-09:30
Vilnius Airport reopens after balloon-related airspace disruptions

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport resumed operations on Monday after twice closing temporarily overnight due to balloons entering its airspace, which forced some incoming flights to divert to other cities.

24 Nov 2025-12:30
Lithuania to reopen border with Belarus after balloon disruptions

Lithuania will reopen its border crossings with Belarus on Thursday, ending a temporary closure that was imposed due to airspace disruptions caused by smuggler-operated balloons, the government announced on Wednesday.

19 Nov 2025-16:30
Vilnius airport closed due to unidentified objects in airspace

08 Nov 2025-23:23
Lithuania reopens airport after smuggler balloon incident

Lithuania reopened Vilnius Airport and its border crossings with Belarus on Wednesday after suspending operations overnight when dozens of smuggler balloons entered its airspace.

22 Oct 2025-17:30

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