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EU Calls Belarus Actions 'Hybrid Attack' Amid Airspace Tensions

12/2/2025

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, described Belarusian incursions into Lithuania’s airspace as a "hybrid attack" by the Lukashenko regime.
Reports indicated that smuggling balloons disrupted operations at Vilnius airport, affecting over 7,400 passengers.
The EU summoned the Belarusian Chargé d’Affaires to discuss these actions, which are considered a threat to the EU.
NATO is increasing its presence in Eastern Europe in response to multiple drone and aircraft incursions.
Lithuania is prepared to take necessary measures against these threats.

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, described Belarusian incursions into Lithuania’s airspace as a "hybrid attack" by the Lukashenko regime.
Reports indicated that smuggling balloons disrupted operations at Vilnius airport, affecting over 7,400 passengers.
The EU summoned the Belarusian Chargé d’Affaires to discuss these actions, which are considered a threat to the EU.
NATO is increasing its presence in Eastern Europe in response to multiple drone and aircraft incursions.
Lithuania is prepared to take necessary measures against these threats.