Baltics on alert after incursions

Lithuania and Latvia have issued major drone air alerts after unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles violated their airspace near the border with Belarus.

The incidents forced political leaders in Vilnius to take shelter in underground bunkers and prompted NATO to scramble fighter jets.

The Baltic states have accused the Kremlin of a 'disinformation campaign' regarding the source of the drones.

Sirens were activated in Lithuania's Utena region as residents were advised to seek shelter.

This escalation comes as Russia and Belarus conduct joint tactical nuclear exercises in the region.