Politics · 20 May 2026

Lithuanian airport grounds flights after drone alert

People in Lithuania were urged to shelter and care for loved ones as air raid alerts sounded across several districts. Flights were grounded at Vilnius, the country's main airport, after a deadly drone attempted to violate its airspace. Alliance fighters were scrambled, and a warning was also issued for the Vilnius parliament building and other areas.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 May 2026 at 13:27

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