Drone explosion rocks northern Lithuania near Latvian border

A suspected drone explosion occurred in northern Lithuania near the Latvian border on Sunday, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble after the unidentified object entered Lithuanian airspace. The incident is the latest in a series of drone incursions along NATO's eastern flank. Latvian military officials said the jets did not shoot down the suspected unmanned aerial vehicle, and it may have detonated on its own. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas noted pilots could not visually identify the object due to difficult weather conditions, with investigations ongoing. The drone's origin remains unclear, though many such incidents are believed to be spillover from Russia's war in Ukraine. The event follows Romania's announcement on Saturday that its F-16 jets shot down two Geran-family attack drones over the Black Sea.