Lithuania protests to Belarus over violation of airspace by drone

Lithuania has summoned a representative of the Belarusian Embassy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with the confirmation of the violation of its border by an unknown drone. This was reported by the broadcaster LRT.

On August 1, a representative of the Belarusian Embassy in Lithuania was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handed a note expressing strong protest over the illegal entry of the drone on July 28.

On the same day, the Lithuanian Air Force confirmed that the drone was found on the territory of Lithuania, in Jonava district, at the Gaižiūnai training ground. The type of drone is currently being identified.

Lithuania's Foreign Ministry demands that Belarus immediately provide a detailed explanation of this incident and prevent any further violations.

• On July 10, a UAV, similar to the Russian "Gerbera" crashed in Lithuania. It came from the direction of Belarus. Later, confirmed that it was a Gerbera.
• On July 16, Lithuanian border guards shot down a drone, that came from Belarus. According to their data, it was probably not a military drone.
• On the morning of July 28, an unidentified drone again flew into Lithuania from Belarus. Lithuania promised to strengthen air defense.