https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-fighter-shoots-down-drone-in-lithuaniaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-fighter-shoots-down-drone-in-lithuaniahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-fighter-shoots-down-drone-in-lithuania#u69946Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:05:33 +0000NATO fighter jets shot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace. Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas stated that the downed aircraft carried explosives, which specialist forces subsequently defused. President Gitanas Nausėda announced the interception, while military sources indicated this marks the first time a drone has been downed over the Baltic states. Italy's defense minister stated that the aircraft most probably originated from Russia. The incident follows a warning from the bloc that strikes will drive support for Ukraine.Why it mattersThis airborne interception marks a sharp escalation