A NATO fighter jet intercepts and shoots down an unmanned drone over central Lithuania early Tuesday, according to officials. Lithuania identifies the aircraft as a Gerbera-type drone.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says the drone enters Lithuania from Belarus and is Russian. He adds that it is likely intended for Ukraine, and that the drone may deviate from its route before being intercepted. The Moscow Times similarly reports that the downed drone is Russian and likely aimed at Ukraine.
Across the accounts, both outlets agree on the interception location and the drone type, as well as the claim that the drone is linked to Russia. Differences are limited mainly to how the incident is framed: one outlet emphasizes the likelihood of an intended strike on Ukraine, while the other stresses the stated flight path from Belarus and that the drone carries an explosive device, before NATO jets down it.
