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In this undated photo released by the State Border Guard Service an officer inspects a balloon used to carry cigarettes into Lithuania

Video. Lithuania plans to close Belarus border after balloon incursions

Updated: 27/10/2025 - 13:06 GMT+1

Lithuania's two border crossings with Belarus, at Medininkai and Šalčininkai, were both closed for several hours as a result of the balloon incidents.

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