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Disruptions in Important European Capital: Vilnius Airport Was Forced to Close for An Hour, Here's Why
Disruptions in Important European Capital: Vilnius Airport Was Forced to Close for An Hour, Here's Why

Disruptions in Important European Capital: Vilnius Airport Was Forced to Close for An Hour, Here's Why

The airspace above Vilnius Airport was restricted this morning after aerial objects, including balloons, were detected, which the airport said came from Belarus. Operations resumed after about an hour

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published 13.05.26 | 11:10 | Updated 13.05.26 | 11:45

Vilnius Airport, Lithuania. Photo: JuliusKielaitis / Shutterstock

Activities at Vilnius Airport, the capital of Lithuania, were temporarily suspended early this morning (Wednesday, May 13) due to concerns about the intrusion of aerial objects, including balloons, into sensitive flight areas.

According to the airport, the restrictions were imposed at 2:16 a.m., amid what Lithuania described as part of a hybrid attack by Belarus against the state, civil aviation, and the public. About an hour later, at 3:16 a.m., the restrictions were lifted, and the airport resumed operations.

In the past year, several similar incidents have been reported in Lithuania, in which balloons linked to smuggling from Belarus disrupted operations at Vilnius Airport.

Passengers whose flights were disrupted or canceled due to the restrictions are asked to contact the airlines directly.

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