Event Brief
Lithuanian FM urges NATO to boost deterrence after drone
By The BriefBrief · Sources (10)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Summary: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said a Russian drone flew from Belarus into Lithuanian airspace. He said NATO has logged more than 60 incidents of drones or missiles entering alliance airspace and urged the alliance to show strength and commitment.
WHO: Kęstutis Budrys
WHAT: Budrys called for NATO to boost deterrence after drone incidents, citing a Russian drone entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and more than 60 similar incidents involving drones or missiles.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Lithuania
WHY: The remarks were triggered by reported drone incursions, including a Russian drone entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and NATO’s count of more than 60 drone or missile incidents.
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