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Lithuania warns Russia could use Ukrainian-made drones in false-flag attack on Baltic infrastructure

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Lithuanian military intelligence believes Russia is considering deploying Ukrainian-made drones against critical infrastructure in the Baltic region, Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said Aug. 6, 2026. The alleged operation would be designed to obscure Russian responsibility by making the attack appear linked to Ukraine.

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  • The warning identifies potential drone attacks on Baltic critical infrastructure as a regional security concern and highlights the difficulty of attributing low-cost, remotely operated systems.
  • The alleged use of Ukrainian-made drones in a false-flag operation would complicate crisis response, public attribution and allied decision-making if an incident occurred.
  • Lithuania’s assessment underscores the role of military intelligence and infrastructure protection in managing escalation risks related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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