Ukrainian Drone Crashes in Lithuania, Highlighting Regional Security Threats

0:00It's March 24, I'm Cory with the story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. A Ukrainian military drone crashed in Lithuania on Monday after veering off course while heading toward a target in Russia. It came down in an ice-covered lake about 20 kilometers from the Belarus border, according to the country's army. Lithuania's Prime Minister confirmed the drone's origin on Tuesday and stressed that such mishaps highlight broader security threats in the region. Russian aggression in Ukraine is creating extra risks for neighboring countries like Lithuania. She noted during a press briefing. This isn't the first time drones have wandered into Lithuanian airspace. Last year, two from Belarus landed there by accident, prompting calls for more NATO air defenses. Pensions remain high, as these incidents underscore the spillover effects of the ongoing conflict.