Balloons close Lithuanian airport as officials blame Russia and Belarus – Europe live
66 objects spotted on radars overnight leading to closure of Vilnius airport for fourth time this week in what senior official calls a ‘hybrid psychological operation’We are just getting first...
By Jakub Krupa · The Guardian World
66 objects spotted on radars overnight leading to closure of Vilnius airport for fourth time this week in what senior official calls a ‘hybrid psychological operation’ We are just getting first lines from the Lithuanian prime minister, Inga Ruginienė , following this morning’s security council meeting. The government will pursue a plan to close its border with Belarus “except for diplomats and EU citizens leaving Belarus,” she said, and pledged to shoot down any further balloons disrupting the Lithuanian airspace. Continue reading...