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Conflict & Security · European UnionDrone shot down over Lithuania carried explosives, minister says
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
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Conflict & Security · United KingdomUK Summons Russian Diplomat Over Leipzig Drone Incident
The United Kingdom summoned a senior Russian diplomat to condemn a drone incident at Leipzig airport in Germany. London expressed solidarity with Berlin, which has blamed Russia for the attack, a stance rejected by Moscow.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionSpanish F-18 Shoots Down Drone Over Romanian Airspace Near Moldova Border
A Spanish Air Force F-18 shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace from Moldova on 16 August 2026. The interception occurred at 05:01 local time, 24 km north of Galați. Romania’s defence ministry confirmed the incident, marking the fourth drone downed this year.
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