According to information published on the Lithuanian government website on the 9th, the Lithuanian government declared a state of national emergency throughout the country from now on in view of “the release of balloons carrying prohibited goods from Belarus to Lithuania”, which continues to threaten national security. Belarusian President Lukashenko said on the same day that Lithuania's accusations were untrue and “politicized the matter” in an attempt to stir up conflict.

According to information published on the Lithuanian government website on the 9th, the Lithuanian government declared a state of national emergency throughout the country from now on in view of “the release of balloons carrying prohibited goods from Belarus to Lithuania”, which continues to threaten national security. Belarusian President Lukashenko said on the same day that Lithuania's accusations were untrue and “politicized the matter” in an attempt to stir up conflict.