Lithuania has requested NATO's assistance to enhance its air defenses after two Russian drones entered its territory from Belarus. Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys discussed the situation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, emphasizing the need for immediate action. A drone incident on July 28 involved a Russian Gerbera drone, which was likely misdirected towards Kyiv. Lithuania has raised its defense spending and highlighted the urgency of securing NATO's Eastern Flank amid ongoing Russian aggression.