A drone crash near Lithuania’s border has prompted urgent defence talks, leading the Lithuanian minister to seek tighter air defence coordination with Ukraine.
The Lithuanian Minister of Defense Robertas Kaunas intends to visit Ukraine for consultations on the air defense system after a drone flew over the country’s territory – presumably from Belarus.
According to reports from the BNS and LRT agencies, the minister noted that due to the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine, the likelihood of similar incidents remains high, so Lithuania is investing in air defense.
“therefore Lithuania is investing in air defense”
– Robertas Kaunas
“At the same time, it must be acknowledged that air defense is one of NATO’s biggest challenges”
– Robertas Kaunas
It is noted that the drone likely arrived from Belarusian territory, fell and exploded in the Varena district near Lake Lavis, about 20 km from the border. Debris were found at the scene, including an internal combustion engine used in drones; no explosive substances were found.
Obviously, the Lithuanian side is strengthening cooperation with Ukraine on air defense and exchanging experience on innovations in this field.
Such events underscore the importance of ongoing coordination in air defense among allied countries and the need to invest in modern air defense systems to strengthen regional security.