💨 Abstract

Lithuania is facing travel chaos due to smuggled cigarettes being transported via balloons from Belarus, disrupting flights at Vilnius Airport. Over 170 flights have been affected, impacting 27,000 passengers. Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė announced plans to shoot down the balloons and close borders, hinting at NATO involvement. Belarus denies wrongdoing, calling Lithuania’s actions "anti-Russian."

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