NATO Jet Scrambled To Lithuania Over Bird Sighting
· World · The Independent, Sky News
A NATO jet was scrambled to Vilnius airport in Lithuania over a possible drone sighting. The alert was lifted after the jet identified the object as a flock of birds. The incident prompted the closure of Vilnius airport for 38 minutes. The jet was summoned from Siauliai, where the Italian air force is based. This incident comes amid concerns over military drones straying into NATO airspace.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the heightened security measures in NATO countries due to the war in Ukraine. False alarms can disrupt air traffic and strain military resources.
Read the original report — The Independent
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