In Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, airspace was temporarily restricted, reportedly due to unidentified balloons. Some flights were diverted to other cities, including Kaunas and Gdansk. The restrictions may last for several hours or may already have been lifted.
In Poland, near Warsaw, remnants of an unidentified drone were found. Military police and prosecutors are working at the scene. Preliminary information suggests the drone may have previously violated Polish airspace.
Switzerland is also responding to increasing drone threats by strengthening its anti-drone defenses, purchasing new systems to protect military units and infrastructure. These systems are intended for both military and civilian use, such as peacekeeping missions or large events.
Experts point out that Europe struggles to respond quickly to such threats, as disagreements between countries slow decisions on seized Russian assets, Ukraine funding, and collective security actions.
Notably, recent Russian drone activity has focused on northern EU countries—such as the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Germany—while the south remains largely unaffected. Analysts see this as an attempt to divide the EU over support for Ukraine.
Experts conclude that Russia’s provocations aim to pressure Ukraine’s Western partners, disrupt EU unity, and reduce support for Ukraine. The ultimate Russian goal is to weaken Ukrainian statehood and assert influence in Europe.
