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Lithuania closes airport due to smugglers' balloons

Lithuanian authorities temporarily closed Vilnius Airport after balloons launched by smugglers were detected on radar. The measure was taken to ensure air traffic safety.


Lithuania closes airport due to smugglers' balloons

The Crisis Management Center in Lithuania announced that authorities closed Vilnius Airport on Thursday due to the appearance of balloons launched by smugglers on radar. According to the center, aerial objects were spotted in the sky over the city, creating a threat to air traffic. As a result, a decision was made to temporarily suspend the airport's operations. The situation is expected to be clarified in the near future.