Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly forced the closure of Lithuania's main airport, with Lithuania accusing Belarus of a hybrid attack aimed at disrupting its economy and security. Lithuania has responded with security measures and offers to develop technology to counter such disruptions.
Tensions between Lithuania and Belarus have escalated as Belarusian weather balloons, used for cigarette smuggling, have repeatedly disrupted Vilnius airport, leading Lithuania to consider border closures and develop advanced airspace security measures amid accusations of hybrid attacks.
The UK is deploying military personnel and equipment to Belgium to assist after multiple drone sightings caused temporary airport closures, with investigations ongoing into the source, possibly linked to Russia's hybrid warfare tactics.
Unidentified drones have been sighted near Denmark's military and civilian airports, including Karup air base, leading to multiple airport closures and prompting authorities to describe the incidents as 'hybrid attacks,' with Prime Minister Frederiksen calling Monday's events the most serious attack on Danish infrastructure to date.
Mysterious drone sightings in Denmark and Norway led to the temporary closure of their main airports, raising concerns over security amid heightened tensions with Russia, though authorities have not identified the operators.
Drone sightings at Copenhagen and Oslo airports caused temporary closures, leading to flight diversions and disruptions, amid heightened European alert for Russian drone activity related to the Ukraine conflict.
