Lithuanian intelligence: Russia may target Baltic infrastructure with drones

Lithuanian military intelligence has obtained information indicating that Russia might be planning drone attacks against critical infrastructure in the Baltic states, according to a report by the news portal 15min. The intelligence suggests a potential threat to vital infrastructure across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas confirmed the existence of this intelligence to the portal. While the specifics of the threat were not detailed in the report, the confirmation from the Defense Minister lends weight to the concerns raised by the intelligence services.

The potential targeting of critical infrastructure by drones represents a significant escalation in regional security concerns. Such attacks could disrupt essential services and have a destabilizing effect on the Baltic region, which shares borders with Russia and its ally Belarus.