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  "url": "https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2764071/lithuania-rejects-belarus-claim-of-drone-incursion-as-fake-news",
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  "description": "On November 30, Belarus claimed that a drone launched from Lithuania violated its airspace and fell near Grodno city. Lithuania's Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas dismissed the allegations as 'fake news', denying any recording of such a border incursion. Belarus' Foreign Ministry issued a formal protest to Lithuania on December 1, demanding exhaustive information on the drone launch and operator, and called for a thorough investigation. The incident has occurred amid heightened tensions between Lithuania and Belarus, including disruptions caused by smugglers' balloons and border crossing restrictions leading to mutual retaliatory measures. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre spokesperson labeled Belarus' accusations as fabricated stories.",
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  "summary_extended": "Belarus officially alleged on December 1 that a drone launched from Lithuania’s Lazdijai District entered Belarusian airspace and fell near Grodno city on November 30. Minsk lodged a formal protest demanding information on the drone’s purpose and operator and requested a thorough investigation. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas dismissed the claim as \"fake news\" and stated Lithuania had no record of any such incursion. The event exacerbates already tense relations marked by Belarusian smuggling-related disruptions at Lithuanian airports and reciprocal actions over border crossing restrictions and truck blockades. Lithuanian officials described Belarusian accusations as repeated fabrications targeting Western countries and Lithuania.",
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  "url": "https://lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2764071/lithuania-rejects-belarus-claim-of-drone-incursion-as-fake-news",
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  "where_text": "Airspace",
  "headline": "Lithuania rejects Belarus’ claim of drone incursion as 'fake news'",
  "description": "On November 30, Belarus claimed that a drone launched from Lithuania violated its airspace and fell near Grodno city. Lithuania's Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas dismissed the allegations as 'fake news', denying any recording of such a border incursion. Belarus' Foreign Ministry issued a formal protest to Lithuania on December 1, demanding exhaustive information on the drone launch and operator, and called for a thorough investigation. The incident has occurred amid heightened tensions between Lithuania and Belarus, including disruptions caused by smugglers' balloons and border crossing restrictions leading to mutual retaliatory measures. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre spokesperson labeled Belarus' accusations as fabricated stories.",
  "summary_short": "Belarus claimed a drone from Lithuania violated its airspace near Grodno on November 30, but Lithuania's Defence Minister rejected the allegation as fake news.",
  "summary_extended": "Belarus officially alleged on December 1 that a drone launched from Lithuania’s Lazdijai District entered Belarusian airspace and fell near Grodno city on November 30. Minsk lodged a formal protest demanding information on the drone’s purpose and operator and requested a thorough investigation. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas dismissed the claim as \"fake news\" and stated Lithuania had no record of any such incursion. The event exacerbates already tense relations marked by Belarusian smuggling-related disruptions at Lithuanian airports and reciprocal actions over border crossing restrictions and truck blockades. Lithuanian officials described Belarusian accusations as repeated fabrications targeting Western countries and Lithuania.",
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