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Lithuania Imposes No-Fly Zone Near Belarus Border to Address Drone Threats
21 Aug
Summary
- Lithuania establishes no-fly zone near Belarus border until October 1
- Response to drones entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus
- Aims to give armed forces more time to react to airspace violations
As of August 21, 2025, the Lithuanian government has imposed a no-fly zone near its border with Belarus until October 1. This decision comes in response to drones entering Lithuanian airspace from Belarus in recent months.
According to the Lithuanian Defense Ministry, the no-fly zone was established "with regard to the security situation and the threats to society, including risks to civil aviation due to airspace violations by unpiloted aircraft." The restricted airspace will allow Lithuania's armed forces more time to react to any future incursions.
The exact location and size of the no-fly zone along the 679-kilometer border have not been specified. This move follows a recent incident where a Russian drone crashed in a field in eastern Poland, an event the Polish Defense Minister described as a "provocation."
In July, an unmanned aircraft built from plywood and foam had also flown into Lithuania from Belarus and crashed, causing alarm before authorities determined it was not dangerous. The Lithuanian government is now taking proactive measures to safeguard its airspace and address the ongoing security threats posed by these drone incursions from its neighbor.
