Drone debris found in Lithuania's Pasvalys district, possibly originating from Poland

Discovery of drone debris

Parts of an unmanned aerial vehicle were found in the village of Juodžonis, located in Lithuania's Pasvalys district. According to information released by the Lithuanian Armed Forces, there is a high probability that the drone violated the country's airspace by entering from Polish territory.

Law enforcement actions and warnings

Law enforcement representatives are operating at the scene of the incident. Preliminary data indicates that the drone was not shot down; its debris was found in an area with no permanent population. To ensure the safety of residents in neighbouring areas, GPS messages warning of the danger associated with the debris were sent.

Context of events: air raid alert

These events took place against the backdrop of a morning air raid alert declared in Lithuania and Latvia due to the detection of an unidentified object. At that time, allied military aviation was deployed.