Lithuania Enforces No-Fly Zone Amid Drone Tensions with Belarus

Lithuania has declared a no-fly zone along its border with Belarus due to security concerns over drone incursions, believed to be orchestrated by Russia. The measure is a defense strategy in response to recent incidents involving military drones. Lithuania has requested increased NATO air defenses.

NATO member Lithuania has established a 90-kilometer no-fly zone near its capital, responding to drone activity from Belarus.

According to the Defense Ministry, the action addresses security threats to society, notably risks to civil aviation arising from unpiloted aircraft breaching airspace.

The no-fly zone, operational from August 14 to 12,000 feet, enables military response to violations, as recent incidents saw Russian-made drones straying into Lithuania.

(With inputs from agencies.)