https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone-over-lithuaniaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone-over-lithuaniahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jet-shoots-down-suspected-russian-drone-over-lithuania#u74862Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:41:54 +0000NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight. President Nauseda stated the aircraft was Russian and likely intended for a target in Ukraine. Lithuania has since briefed EU allies on the incident. While most reports confirm the shoot-down, one Reuters report indicates Lithuania later claimed the sighting was actually a flock of birds. This event follows warnings from the alliance that Russian strikes would increase support for Ukraine and comments from Mark Rutte that Russia is becoming increasingly reckless.Why it mattersThe incident occurs amid heightened ten