A NATO fighter jet intercepted and shot down a drone over Lithuania, marking the latest in a string of unauthorized aerial incursions and sabotage attempts across Europe. Authorities have not confirmed the origin of the drone, raising concerns as Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine intensifies tensions with the Western alliance. The incident underscores growing risks of direct confrontation between Russia and NATO, with experts analyzing the broader implications of these escalating provocations. A retired U.S. ambassador to NATO weighs in on the shifting dynamics of the conflict.
A drone was shot down in Lithuania by a NATO jet. It is unknown from where the drone was launched, but it's the latest in a series of incursions and sabotage attacks across Europe. As Russia presses its war in Ukraine, it is also now confronting NATO. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Doug Lute, a retired Army lieutenant general who was U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration.
