"Ukraine stands in solidarity with Lithuania in the face of Belarusian provocations and incursions into Lithuanian airspace that caused disruption to civil aviation," Sybiha wrote. “Lukashenko’s actions must be seen as part of Russia’s hybrid attacks against Europe.

Lithuania accuses Belarus and Russia of a "deliberate escalation of hybrid warfare" as balloons shut down major airport.

Such move would be coordinated with EU, its member states, says Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys - Anadolu Ajansı

Lithuania announced the indefinite closure of the border with Belarus after a series of incidents with weather probes. The Lithuanian authorities regard what is happening as an element of a hybrid attack and are preparing additional security measures.

The route goes via St. Petersburg and provides for booking a ferry in advance without waiting. The expected delivery time is 10 calendar days. Transportation by road and by rail is used in various sections of the route.