NATO shoots down drone over Lithuania amid new Russian-linked incidents
A NATO aircraft reportedly shot down a drone over Lithuania, with the device possibly originating from Belarus. Additional incidents include a Russian vessel launching a flare near Denmark, while NATO officials called Russia's behavior dangerous.
The reported shootdown marks a direct NATO military response to an airspace incident and raises the risk of escalation involving Russia and Belarus.
Why 72 is a serious score
A score of 72 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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