An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre. The incident unfolded near Pratkunai village, with debris subsequently observed on the ground, as captured in a handout video supplied by the Lithuanian Army. The image and briefing indicate the event occurred after midnight local time, marking a rapid escalation in a high-tension border region. No further details about the drone’s origin or mission are provided in the feed, and the report does not include information on any casualties or injuries. The release emphasizes the immediate action taken by NATO forces in response to an unmanned aerial device encountered over Lithuanian airspace.
