NewsverzWorld ·
北约战机击落进入立陶宛领空的无人机
在北约波罗的海空中警戒任务下执行任务的意大利战斗机连夜击落了一架进入立陶宛领空的无人机，这是该国历史上首次拦截无人机，就在北约秘书长警告称靠近联盟领土的袭击将促使北约加大对乌克兰支持力度数小时后发生。
本文由AI根据下方引用的来源综合生成。
官员周二证实，北约战斗机连夜击落了一架进入立陶宛领空的无人机，立陶宛军方称这是该国领空首次拦截无人机。作为北约波罗的海空中警戒任务一部分执行飞行任务的意大利战机于周二凌晨在考纳斯水库附近、距首都维尔纽斯约100公里的凯希亚多里斯区普拉特库奈村附近击落了这架无人机。
据信该无人机从白俄罗斯进入立陶宛领空，在被击落前停留了约30分钟，沿人口稠密地区边缘飞行。当局尚未说明责任方或无人机的用途，称此事件需要进一步调查。此次拦截发生在北约秘书长马克·吕特警告称靠近联盟领土的袭击将促使成员国加大对基辅支持力度后不到一天，凸显出在乌克兰更广泛战争背景下，北约东翼沿线事件持续加剧紧张局势。
Key facts
- Italian NATO jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, the first such interception ever in Lithuania
- The drone was downed near Pratkunai village, about 100km west of Vilnius, after entering from Belarus
- It remained in Lithuanian airspace for about 30 minutes before being intercepted
- The drone's origin and purpose have not been confirmed; an investigation is underway
- NATO chief Mark Rutte had warned hours earlier that strikes near alliance territory would boost support for Ukraine
Related articles
World ·
Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea, at Least 6 Dead and 129 Missing
A ferry carrying 243 people overturned in rough seas in Indonesia's Java Sea, killing at least six people and leaving around 129 unaccounted for, with 108 survivors rescued so far as authorities deploy 17 ships and aircraft to search the waters where the vessel went down.
World ·
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Dozens of Air Strikes on Houthi Positions in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has launched dozens of air strikes across several Yemeni provinces in a counteroffensive against the Houthis, days after the Iran-backed group wounded 73 civilians in attacks on Saudi oil and civilian infrastructure and later seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline.
World ·
Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to at Least 35, Dozens Still Missing
A fire that tore through a passenger ferry off Palawan province in the Philippines has killed at least 35 people, with 54 still missing and 43 survivors rescued, after bodies were found in the vessel's sleeping area during a search that continues for those unaccounted for.
World ·
Houthis Seize Yemen's Entire Red Sea Coast in Lightning Offensive
Iran-backed Houthi forces have captured Yemen's entire western coastline and three strategic islands, including Perim, giving them control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait after a week-long offensive that has killed hundreds and dealt a major blow to the Saudi-backed government.
World ·
Saudi Arabia Shuts Critical Oil Pipeline After Drone Attack Launched From Iraq
Saudi Arabia temporarily closed its 1,200-kilometer East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by several drones launched from southeastern Iraq, causing injuries and fires - Iraq's government condemned the attack and dismissed a military commander after confirming it originated on Iraqi soil.
Comments
Loading comments...