The war approaches NATO's borders: Vilnius airport closed, fighter jets scrambled

Concern in Europe over the expansion of the war: Vilnius airport was temporarily closed after a suspicious drone was detected, allegedly arriving from Belarus, and NATO fighter jets were scrambled. Meanwhile, the escalation in attacks between Russia and Ukraine continues, with reports of casualties in Kharkiv and Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia.

Concern in Europe over the expansion of the war: Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania was temporarily closed after a suspicious drone was detected, allegedly arriving from Belarus. In response, NATO fighter jets were scrambled. The incident highlights growing concern in Europe that the war is no longer limited to the territory of Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, the escalation between Russia and Ukraine continues: in Kharkiv, two people were killed and dozens were wounded in a Russian guided bomb attack. Russia claims its targets are military, while Kyiv accuses it of deliberately targeting civilians. On the other hand, Ukraine continues to strike long-range drones against oil refineries and fuel infrastructure deep inside Russia, forcing Moscow to limit diesel exports. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak admitted that the attacks pose a threat to the refining system. On the eastern front, the Ukrainian army reported local gains in northern Donetsk, while Russia continues to pressure the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk areas. Following the incident in Lithuania, alert levels were raised in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and other countries on NATO's eastern flank.