Ukraine-Russia Conflict Intensifies as Drones Target Kyiv and NATO Jets Intercepts in Lithuania

NATO intercepts drone in Lithuania as Russia attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones. Zelensky discusses US ceasefire proposal.

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September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — NATO fighter jets intercepted a drone near the Lithuanian city of Kaunas early Tuesday, marking another escalation in tensions as Russia launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine using jet-powered drones.

Ukrainian Air Force officials urged citizens to seek shelter as Russian forces deployed advanced drones across the country, with at least one reportedly crossing into neighboring Lithuania. The drone was shot down by a NATO fighter jet near Pratkunai village, raising concerns about the potential for the conflict to spread beyond Ukraine’s borders.

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed openness to a U.S.-led proposal for a ceasefire that would protect energy infrastructure, but only if Washington could ensure Russia’s commitment to ending the war. The move comes amid growing fears of an expanded conflict, with recent strikes targeting petrol stations in Kyiv and industrial facilities in Russia’s Samara region.

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