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flag Two Russian jets briefly entered Lithuanian airspace, prompting NATO response and raising security concerns.

flag On October 23, 2025, two Russian military aircraft—a Su-30 fighter and an Il-78 tanker—briefly entered Lithuanian airspace for 18 seconds near the Kaliningrad exclave, prompting NATO to scramble Spanish fighter jets in response. flag Lithuania condemned the breach as a violation of international law, with President Gitanas Nausėda calling it reckless and dangerous, and plans to protest with Russian diplomats. flag The incident follows similar violations in Estonia and Poland, including drone incursions and NATO interceptions, raising concerns over Russia testing NATO’s defenses. flag While Moscow denied the breach, citing a planned training mission, Western officials view the pattern as part of a broader strategy to challenge European security.

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