Lithuania Threatens Belarus Border Closure Over Smuggler Balloons
Lithuania has warned Belarus of potential border closures if smuggler balloons continue to enter its airspace. Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced this after repeated incidents disrupted flights and affected thousands. Lithuania's response underscores growing tensions regarding incursions from Belarus, a Russian ally. Authorities arrested four individuals linked to these smuggling attempts.
Lithuania has issued a warning to Belarus, citing the potential closure of their shared border if incidents involving smuggler balloons recur. Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene revealed the warning following disruptions primarily centered around Vilnius, the nation's capital.
Flights resumed at Vilnius Airport as well as border crossings with Belarus after a temporary shutdown. This action was taken in response to smuggler balloons violating the airspace, a move that affected over 4,000 passengers across 30 flights.
Authorities are on high alert as they nabbed four individuals associated with balloon smuggling activities. The occurrences are part of a larger pattern of disruptions in European aviation, with countries like Russia detaching from related responsibilities.
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