Lithuania Gives Army Green Light to Shoot Down Drones That Violate Airspace

The decision followed airspace breaches by Russia over NATO members Norway, Poland, and Estonia.

A Russian attack drone in the skies over Kyiv on Oct. 17, 2022. Roman Petushkov/Reuters

Lithuania’s parliament on Sept. 23 passed legislation authorizing the NATO-aligned country’s military to shoot down drones that illegally enter its airspace.

“Now we can quickly react in any way, including the destruction of drones,” Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said.