Lithuania declared a nationwide state of emergency due to escalating security risks from high-altitude balloons and drones originating from Belarus.Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė characterized the situation as a "Belarusian hybrid attack," leading to expanded powers for the Lithuanian armed forces to conduct searches and detain individuals.Belarusian President
Alexander Lukashenko denied responsibility, while the
European Commission condemned the flights and prepares further sanctions against Minsk.