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The decision followed airspace breaches by Russia over NATO members Norway, Poland, and Estonia.
A Russian attack drone in the skies over Kyiv on Oct. 17, 2022. Roman Petushkov/Reuters
Adam Morrow
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Lithuania’s parliament on Sept. 23 passed legislation authorizing the NATO-aligned country’s military to shoot down drones that illegally enter its airspace.
“Now we can quickly react in any way, including the destruction of drones,” Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene said.
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