Alert in Vilnius: Lithuanian President and Prime Minister take shelter due to drone

20.05.2026 | International news

On Tuesday, the Lithuanian capital was paralyzed due to a drone threat. The country's president and prime minister were forced to evacuate to a shelter immediately.

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Drone incident in the capital of Lithuania

On Tuesday, Vilnius faced a serious security threat: the city was practically paralyzed due to an alert caused by the appearance of an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle.

According to official reports, in order to ensure safety, the state's top officials — the president and prime minister — were forced to immediately proceed to a secure shelter.

Details of the incident:

At this moment, the Lithuanian authorities are urging citizens to remain calm and follow the instructions of law enforcement agencies. The situation remains under control, and an investigation into the origin of the UAV is underway.