Vilnius airspace alert ends after suspected drone proved to be birds
Lithuania temporarily closed Vilnius airspace and scrambled NATO fighter jets after a suspected drone sighting; the alert was later attributed to a flock of birds. The incident caused aviation disruption but did not confirm a drone intrusion.
The false alarm highlights heightened airspace sensitivity and the potential for rapid disruption on NATO's eastern flank.
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