NATO Fighter Jets Fail Twice to Intercept Unknown Drone Over Lithuania, Missile Debris Found in Biržai

NATO Fighter Jets Fail Twice to Intercept Unknown Drone Over Lithuania, Missile Debris Found in Biržai

NATO fighter jets made two unsuccessful attempts to intercept an unidentified drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus overnight on November 11.

The drone briefly crossed into Polish airspace before changing direction and returning to Lithuania. NATO aircraft tracked the target near Kaunas but initially avoided firing over the populated city.

Two interception attempts were later made near Biržai, but the drone escaped. One missile missed its target and self-destructed, with debris subsequently found in the area.

The drone continued north through Latvia and Estonia before reportedly entering Russian airspace. Its origin, type and mission remain unknown, with Lithuanian officials investigating whether electronic warfare may have diverted it from its original course.