Drone that crashed in Lithuania was Ukrainian drone that went off course – PM

The drone that crossed Lithuanian airspace on Monday before crashing and exploding in the Varėna district was Ukrainian, Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said, according to the Lithuanian ezine Delfi.

"Today we can confirm that the drone that crossed our airspace and flew into the Varena district was Ukrainian. This is related to the operation the Ukrainians carried out that night against Russia," the prime minister said on Tuesday.

"It was a drone that had gone off course," she added.

Ruginienė noted that it is too early to say what type of drone crossed Lithuanian airspace.

"An investigation is currently underway, and the data is being analyzed. Fully accurate information and precise data will be available a little later. The investigation will answer the main questions regarding what kind of object it was," the head of government said.

Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas assured that everything is being done within the limits of available capabilities.

"I would like to point out that, unfortunately, neither Belarus nor Lithuania saw it, since the drone apparently flew below 300 meters; the services are still investigating," the minister said.

He also noted that during his visit to Ukraine at the end of March, he would discuss how to shoot down drones using cheaper means.

As reported, a drone, presumably a drone, landed in Lithuania on Monday night and crashed in Varena district. The army reported that the object was not detected by radar; the incident was reported on Monday afternoon.