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What are drones used for?
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are aircraft controlled remotely or autonomously. They have diverse uses, from surveillance and reconnaissance to delivering aid or even military strikes. In this story, the drone's origin from Belarus and its entry into Lithuanian airspace suggest potential intelligence gathering, highlighting their role in modern geopolitical tensions.
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