LITHUANIA TO SHOOT DOWN BELARUS SMUGGLER BALLOONS AFTER AIRSPACE VIOLATIONS; BORDER CROSSINGS TIGHTENED
Lithuania will begin shooting down smuggling balloons crossing from Belarus after a series of incursions disrupted Vilnius airport and forced temporary border closures. Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene called the incidents hybrid attacks and said crossings with Belarus will be limited to diplomats and EU citizens exiting Belarus. Vilnius blames Minsk for tolerating contraband operations and is considering NATO Article 4 consultations.
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