Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter amid drone alarm
Residents of Vilnius, Lithuania, were instructed to take shelter due to a drone alarm related to activity near the Belarus border. The alert prompted the evacuation of political leaders and the closure of airspace over Vilnius Airport. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region amid the backdrop of Russia's war with Ukraine.
- ▪Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations during the drone alarm.
- ▪An emergency announcement urged residents to seek shelter immediately.
- ▪The alert marked the first major incident of its kind in a NATO capital since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onResidents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter amid drone alarm Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations Wednesday after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus borderByLIUDAS DAPKUS Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 5:27 AM1:28The phone shows the received message "The Lithuanian military reports: "AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations. We will inform you about the end of the danger in a separate message", in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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