NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania
An Italian fighter jet operating under NATO command shot down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania on Tuesday. The drone, which entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was reportedly carrying explosives, was intercepted near Pratkunai. Lithuanian officials are examining the debris to identify its origin.
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Open questions and key claims
Ukraine’s foreign minister described the attack as “Putin’s terror knocking directly on the doors of the EU and Nato”.
Poland’s interior minister said: “Russia is the enemy of the free world.”
Passengers on a train attended by former Swedish PM Carl Bildt were told to prepare for evacuation after the train stopped.
Boris Johnson stated that Russia blew up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border.
Johnson described the incident as a random and senseless attack Ukrainians endure daily.
Poland and Ukraine accused Russia of 'escalation' following Russian strikes on a train near the border.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Moscow 'deliberately' struck the locomotive.
Polish President Tusk warned of the danger of Russia increasing its use of jet-powered long-range strike drones.
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