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Breaches of European airspace put NATO on high alert

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Lara Babalola
May 21, 2026

NATO foreign ministers are meeting as its eastern-most region is being rattled by drone incursions. Ukraine and Baltic nations accuse Moscow of taking control of Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia and redirecting them.

NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden as drone incursions rattle the alliance’s eastern flank.

Lithuania issued an air raid alert on Wednesday after a suspected drone entered its airspace, forcing residents into shelters and temporarily closing Vilnius airport. Latvia and Estonia also reported incidents in recent days.

Ukraine has said Russia is redirecting its drones toward the Baltic states. NATO has pledged a firm response, while members call for stronger air defenses.

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