https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-alliance-warns-strikes-will-drive-support-for-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-alliance-warns-strikes-will-drive-support-for-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-alliance-warns-strikes-will-drive-support-for-ukraine#u70353Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:05:30 +0000NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that crossed into Lithuanian airspace overnight, prompting Lithuania to brief European Union allies about the incident. The interception occurred shortly after the head of NATO warned that strikes near alliance territory would only strengthen support for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia's full-scale invasion. Meanwhile, a separate maritime incident occurred involving a Russian frigate firing flares at a Danish helicopter.Why it mattersThe airspace violation highlights escalating tensions along the alliance's eastern flank as the conflict i