NATO downs Russian drone over Lithuania amid wider tensions

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The most significant breaking story right now appears to be escalating security incidents involving Russia, Belarus, and NATO airspace. A drone entered Lithuanian territory from Belarus and was intercepted by NATO jets, and Lithuanian officials are now consulting EU allies about how to reinforce the alliance’s eastern defenses. Related reporting says a Russian warship fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter, reinforcing the sense that tensions are spreading across multiple fronts in Northern Europe. The situation matters because even isolated airspace violations can trigger rapid military and diplomatic responses, especially in a region already on alert over the war in Ukraine and broader Russia-NATO friction.

Sources: The Guardian, BBC News, Wikipedia, AFP