Drone causes panic in Lithuania, forces closure of Vilnius Airport

Published May 20th, 2026 - 07:29 GMT
Lithuania
Soldiers take part in the combat shooting exercises of the Lithuanian army and the French-German brigade at the General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Area in Pabrade, Lithuania, on May 6, 2024. (Photo by PETRAS MALUKAS / AFP)

ALBAWABA - A warning of a drone has caused fear in Lithuania, AFP reported Wednesday.

According to the news outlet, authorities in Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport.

In addition, the Lithuanian army issued a warning of an "air threat" and called on residents to take shelter immediately.