NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled After Russian Planes Allegedly Violate Lithuanian Airspace

Two Spanish fighter jets were scrambled during a NATO air policing mission in response to Russian aircraft violating Lithuanian airspace, according to the Lithuanian armed forces, who reported that the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. local time. The details of the incident are not yet clear. Spain deployed its fighter jets on NATO-led missions aimed at protecting the alliance's airspace from Russian or other potential threats.