Lithuania Declares Red Air Alert After Unidentified Flying Object Detected

Lithuania issued a "red" air alert Sunday and asked residents to take shelter after an unidentified flying object was detected, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets.

• Lithuania's army and National Crisis Management Centre declared the "red" air alert and told residents in central and northern areas to move to shelters.
• NATO air-policing fighter jets were called in, and Kaunas airport was closed for about an hour as a precaution.
• Latvia's army issued a "yellow" air alert in some border areas with Lithuania, citing a potential threat.
• Authorities released no details on the object's nature, origin, or whether its identity was established.