Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.

Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said on Monday her country will begin to shoot down smuggler balloons crossing the ...

Inga Ruginiene says she is taking the "strictest measures" over the balloons, used to transport cigarettes from Belarus.

Balloons from Belarus have repeatedly interrupted Lithuania’s air traffic this month. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said on Monday her country will begin to shoot down smuggler balloons crossing the ...

Lithuania accuses Belarus and Russia of a "deliberate escalation of hybrid warfare" as balloons shut down major airport.

Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced plans to shoot down smuggler balloons crossing from Belarus. These ...

Lithuania accused Belarus on Monday of a “hybrid attack” after dozens of contraband-filled balloons forced the temporary ...

Lithuania has announced it will begin shooting down smuggler balloons originating from Belarus, following repeated disruptions to the Baltic nation's air traffic, Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene ...

European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and other air incursions.

Lithuania will close its border with Belarus after smuggling balloons have continued to breach its airspace, Prime Minister ...