US EditionLithuania extends restricted airspace near Belarus border until December
6 Articles
6 Articles
The closure of Lithuanian airspace along the border with Belarus has been extended until December 1.
Lithuania extends Belarusian border airspace closure until December
Lithuania extends restricted airspace near Belarus border until December
Lithuania has extended the closure of part of its airspace along the border with Belarus until December 1, citing security concerns and the need for new legislation to guide military operations, the army said Thursday.
Read all the latest developments and news about the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine in the live ticker on ntv.de.
The Government of Lithuania announced this Thursday the extension until the beginning of December of the closure of its airspace on the border with Belarus to ensure the security of the territory from the "threats of the drones" in the area.
According to Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė, the extension is necessary to implement new anti-drone defense procedures. The move comes after two drones from Belarus recently violated Lithuanian airspace.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
