NATO jets scramble as drone explodes in Lithuanian airspace — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-scramble-as-drone-explodes-in-lithuanian-airspaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. NATO jets scramble as drone explodes in Lithuanian airspacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-scramble-as-drone-explodes-in-lithuanian-airspacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nato-jets-scramble-as-drone-explodes-in-lithuanian-airspace#u148803Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:20:18 +0000A suspected drone entered Lithuanian airspace, exploded, and damaged a civilian vehicle. NATO scrambled Italian fighter jets in response. The incident occurred on October 18, near the Latvian border, prompting residents to take shelter. Lithuania's president, Gitanas Nauseda, confirmed the incident.Why it mattersThe incident heightens security concerns in Lithuania, which borders Russia and Belarus, amid tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine. NATO's eastern flank is increasingly wary of potential threats. The incident triggered an investigation involving Poland.What is confirmed