NATO Jets Take Off Amid Putin’s Massive Edge of Ukraine Attack
*On a chilly week‑old morning, NATO’s jet squadron was flapped to action after President Vladimir Putin launched an enormous bombardment against Ukraine. That same dawn, a “Russian drone” dared to slip across the Belarus‑Lithuanian border and buzzed it straight into Lithuanian skies.
Sudden Skies: The Gerbera Drone Mishap
*- The unmanned air‑vehicle was later identified as a Gerbera drone—one that’s notorious for evading air‑defence systems.
- Alarmingly, this marks the second time this month a rogue drone has drifted into Lithuanian territory.
- At roughly 5 am on Monday, it was last spotted heading toward Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius.
Public Safety Message
*The police, after a brisk “on the ground” inspection, released a dose of caution to neighbors:
“If you spot a stray drone—don’t approach. Call 112 (the emergency line) right away.”
Top Leaders React
*- Darius Buta, head of Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Centre, declared a full mobilisation of police and other services. Residents were urged to dial 112 immediately upon seeing the device.
- Dovilė Šakalienė, the Lithuanian defence minister, warned that with Ukrainian forces hammering Russian drones, the odds of “lost” drones surviving are higher.
- Giedrimas Jeglinskas, chair of the National Security and Defence parliamentary committee, confirmed a “unmanned aircraft” invasion from Belarus after a brief radio interview on LRT.
Key Details Unpacked
*- Altitude: About 200 metres (656 ft).
- Location: Near the heart of Vilnius.
- They pressed a “safe‑zone” shout on the 112 hotline as soon as the drone descended.
49. If you’re lucky enough to watch the drone vanish over the city, remember: safety first, curiosity next. The squad is on their toes, and you’re not alone—every resident is part of this watchful effort.
