Air Raid Alerts Issued in Some Areas of Lithuania
Xinhua News Agency Brussels, May 20 (Reporter Chen Binjie) Vilnius news: The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense stated on social media on the 20th that a suspected drone from Belarus was detected near the country's border with Belarus, prompting air defense alerts in some areas of Lithuania.
According to reports from several foreign media outlets, the Lithuanian military sent messages to residents of the capital Vilnius in the morning, reminding them to "go to safe locations." The Lithuanian Parliament building sounded alarms, and the parliamentary broadcasting system stated that "due to the risk of airstrikes," all personnel in the building were required to immediately proceed to the nearest shelter. Flights at Vilnius International Airport were temporarily suspended.
As of the time of the reporter's release, Lithuania had lifted the air defense alert.
Estonia, another Baltic state, also experienced a drone intrusion incident on the 19th. According to Estonian media reports, NATO fighter jets shot down a Ukrainian drone that had entered Estonian airspace on the 19th.
Lithuania issued an air defense alert on May 20, 2023, after detecting a suspected drone from Belarus near its border. Residents in Vilnius were instructed to move to safety, and alarms were activated in the Parliament building due to air raid risks. Air traffic at Vilnius International Airport was temporarily halted before the alert was lifted later that day.
- Lithuania issued an air defense alert on May 20, 2023.
- A suspected drone from Belarus was detected near the border.
- Residents in Vilnius were advised to seek safety.
- The Lithuanian Parliament building activated alarms due to air raid risks.
- Air traffic at Vilnius International Airport was temporarily suspended.