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  "id": 7565443,
  "title": "NATO jets shot down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/nato-jets-shot-down-drone-that-entered-lithuanian-airspace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12059785/nato-drone-lithuania-ukraine-russia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NATO fighter jets intercepted and shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials announced on Tuesday. This marks the first instance of a drone being brought down within the nation's borders. Lithuania, a NATO member, reported that the drone likely carried explosives and was airborne for approximately 30 minutes, frequently hovering near populated areas before being intercepted. The incident occurred near the village of Pratkūnai, roughly 60 miles west of Vilnius, close to the Kaunas Reservoir. Lithuania's crisis management center suggested the drone may have originated from Belarus. NATO allies, including Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Poland, have been accusing Russia of involvement in various aggressive acts, such as drone incursions, sabotage, and attacks on defense facilities. Denmark's air force helicopters were reportedly fired upon with flares while surveilling a Russian frigate in the Baltic Sea. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte described the strikes near NATO's territory as evidence of Russian President Vladimir Putin's desperation and attempts to create fear and terror.",
  "summary": "NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday.",
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        "published": "2026-09-15T08:18:21.000Z"
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        "title": "NATO jets down drone over Lithuania after alliance warns strikes will drive support for Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/nato-jets-down-drone-over-lithuania-after-alliance-warns-strikes-will",
        "published": "2026-09-15T12:07:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/russias-drone-strike-near-ukraine-poland-border-puts-nato-neighbors",
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Watch: Aftermath of NATO jets' downing of drone in Lithuania",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/watch-aftermath-of-nato-jets-downing-of-drone-in-lithuania",
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        "title": "Ukraine launches offensive against Russia near key town",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/ukraine-launches-offensive-against-russia-near-key-town",
        "published": "2026-09-15T13:35:45.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down stray drone over Lithuania",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/italian-nato-fighter-jet-shoots-down-stray-drone-over-lithuania",
        "published": "2026-09-15T14:44:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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