
Belarusian Balloon Incursions: Lithuania Declares Nationwide Emergency
Nearly 30,000 air passengers were delayed last month as smuggling balloons repeatedly forced Vilnius airport to close.

Nearly 30,000 air passengers were delayed last month as smuggling balloons repeatedly forced Vilnius airport to close.

Vilnius has extended border restrictions with Belarus, following incidents involving suspected cigarette-smuggling balloons.

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