Russia-Nato tensions spike after drone incident over Lithuania

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Coverage from multiple outlets points to a fast-moving security crisis in Europe centered on Russian-linked military activity near NATO territory. The Guardian reported that NATO jets shot down a drone over Lithuania overnight and that a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter, while Reuters-linked coverage and other major outlets framed the episode as part of rising tensions on NATO’s eastern flank. The situation matters because it combines direct airspace violations, military signaling at sea, and the risk of rapid escalation between Russia and NATO members.

Sources: The Guardian, Reuters, The New York Times, Euronews