NATO Jets Scrambled Over Lithuania After Russian Aircraft Breach Airspace

Lithuania accused Russian jets of violating its airspace, calling it a blatant breach of territorial integrity. The Lithuanian president condemned the act and emphasized the need to strengthen European air defense. The foreign ministry plans to summon Russian diplomats to protest the incident. Lithuania's military responded swiftly, scrambling jets with NATO support. The incursion lasted for only 18 seconds, according to initial reports. Baltic and Eastern European countries have reported similar Russian aerial incursions recently. A 'drone wall' to protect European airspace was a key focus at a recent summit in Denmark. The Danish President highlighted Russia as a threat and called for increased defense capabilities. The incident occurred near the Baltic Sea, a common patrol area for Russian and NATO planes. This follows other recent airspace violations, including a longer incident over Estonia.