NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania as German forces build up a brigade in the country on the eastern flank.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania as German forces build up a brigade in the country on the eastern flank.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drone alerts increased concerns about NATO territory, leading to a fighter jet shooting down a drone near Vilnius.Sub-event
Lithuania hosts German brigade buildup while NATO jets engage targets over its territory.1 source
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The entities involved
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Lithuania
country in northeastern Europe
- Developments regarding Moldova's bid for EU membership, including seeking full bloc status amidst Russian interference.
- Lithuania is demonstrating how its production capabilities are aiding Ukraine's defense, including a specific demonstration of the Viper platform, while also strengthening NATO's eastern flank.
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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Belarus
country in Eastern Europe
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