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Drone Crash in Lithuania Linked to Ukraine Conflict

3/24/2026

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  • The Lithuanian army confirmed a suspected drone crashed into an ice-covered Varena District lake near the Belarusian border, with debris around a hole.
  • Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene called a National Security Commission meeting to discuss the crash.
  • President Gitanas Nauseda linked the incident to Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting foreign drone threats.
  • Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas suggested the drone was likely Ukrainian and affected by electronic warfare.
  • Authorities are investigating.