A military drone crashed in Lithuania on Monday, approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the border with Belarus, landing in an ice-covered lake. The country’s army initially reported a suspected drone had entered Lithuanian airspace.
The prime minister later stated the drone originated from Ukraine and was intended to target Russian energy infrastructure. The device reportedly went astray during its flight path.
Government officials confirmed the drone was aimed at Russia’s oil exports before losing its way and ultimately crashing within Lithuanian territory. The incident is considered part of a broader security context.