Smuggled Cigarettes Shut Vilnius Airport Amid Airspace Concerns
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Many hot-air balloons entered Lithuania on Saturday night. Some balloons had cigarettes inside, which were being smuggled. The Vilnius Airport had to close, and flights were delayed for many hours.
The balloons caused problems for thirty flights. About six thousand passengers were affected by this issue. Flights started again at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday.
The balloons carried cigarettes, but Europe is also worried. There have been many intrusions into NATO airspace recently. Some people think Russia is testing NATO to see how they react.
Lithuania and other Baltic countries are very worried. A drone from Russia crashed in Lithuania on July 10. Another drone crashed on July 28, and it had explosives.
Two balloons flew over the Vilnius Airport on Saturday. The police found eleven balloons and many cigarettes. Smugglers from Belarus use balloons because they are cheap, and it is a criminal activity.
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What happened to the flights at Vilnius Airport?
The flights were delayed for many hours because the airport had to close.
How many passengers were affected by the balloon issue?
About six thousand passengers were affected.
Why are Lithuania and other Baltic countries worried?
They are worried because of recent drone crashes from Russia and the balloons carrying cigarettes.
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