„In summary, I think we sent out (air danger warnings – BNS) quite well. Of course, it is a pity that we could not identify faster that it was a bird, not some object posing a threat,“ Vilmantas Vitkauskas told journalists on Sunday.
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The yellow air danger warning in Vilnius city and district as well as in Trakai and Elektrėnai districts lasted about 38 minutes in total – from 12:59 to 13:37. NATO fighters were scrambled.
„The defensive mission was activated from Šiauliai, there was a quick response, objects were identified,“ said V. Vitkauskas.
Moreover, according to him, messages to residents’ mobile phones both about the declared yellow air danger and its cancellation were sent on time: „A matter of minutes.“
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According to V. Vitkauskas, it was an opportunity to check procedures on how information is transmitted in case of danger not only by warnings to mobiles but also via radio and television.
„I think this algorithm worked quite well,“ emphasized the head of NKVC.
After the danger was announced, the operation of Vilnius airport was also temporarily suspended, affecting three flights.
The yellow warning signal means that residents are invited to remain calm and find a safe place.
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