People in Latvia and Lithuania have been instructed to seek safety after unidentified drones entered their airspace, with reports suggesting the aircraft came from neighbouring Russia or Belarus. NATO air defence fighter jets have been activated in response to the incident.
Warnings Issued Across Several Regions
On Wednesday, residents across several regions were warned to take shelter. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre said its warning included the country's second city Kaunas, which is home to around 300,000 people. Kaunas Airport had suspended operations, according to reports.
A code yellow alert was broadcast around 11pm, urging people in the counties of Vilnius and Utena to head for their nearest shelter.
Official Alert and Public Guidance
The alert stated: "The Lithuanian Armed Forces inform: POSSIBLE AIR RAID ALERT (YELLOW). Find a safe place. If you see a suspicious object, keep away, call 112. Wait for the all-clear."
There have been no reports of any injuries. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the situation evolves.
