Denmark summons Russia’s ambassador after warship fires flares at Danish army helicopter

Meanwhile, Lithuanian defence minister Kęstutis Budrys said he informed Nato allies about last night’s drone incident, with discussions now ongoing on how to strengthen the alliance’s eastern flank.

He said Lithuania will be “requesting discussions on these topics both in the EU and Nato, because it is obvious that we all still have a lot of homework to do,” Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported.

The drone was shot down by Italian fighter jets taking part in a Nato mission, Italy’s defence ministry confirmed.