In the early hours of March 23, 2026, around 03:04 local time, Lithuanian authorities reported a suspected cross-border drone crash near Lavys village in the Varėna district. An explosion and subsequent fire were captured on video, and debris was found on-site including on a nearby lake's ice. The Lithuanian Armed Forces confirmed the incident and activated plan "Skydas" for emergency response involving police, fire and rescue services, and military aviation assets. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced a National Security Commission meeting to review the incident and assured the public there is no immediate safety threat. The incident is under investigation with further information pending.

In the early hours of March 23, 2026, around 03:04 local time, Lithuanian authorities reported a suspected cross-border drone crash near Lavys village in the Varėna district. An explosion and subsequent fire were captured on video, and debris was found on-site including on a nearby lake's ice. The Lithuanian Armed Forces confirmed the incident and activated plan "Skydas" for emergency response involving police, fire and rescue services, and military aviation assets. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced a National Security Commission meeting to review the incident and assured the public there is no immediate safety threat. The incident is under investigation with further information pending.