NATO jet scrambled over Lithuania for flock of birds

Lithuania Vilnius September 13, 2026 NATO

A NATO fighter jet was scrambled over Lithuania on September 13, 2026, after a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace, but the alert turned out to be a flock of birds. The incident prompted the closure of Vilnius airport for 38 minutes before the alert was lifted.

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The sighting prompted the closure of Vilinus airport but the alert was lifted after 38 minutes