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Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Summary

A Romanian NATO jet shot down a drone over southern Estonia, which was likely a Ukrainian drone targeting Russia. Estonian officials said the drone crossed into NATO airspace, and they warned Ukraine to avoid flying drones too close to NATO countries.

Key Facts

  • A Romanian F-16 jet, part of NATO air patrols in the Baltics, shot down a drone over Estonia.
  • The drone is believed to have been from Ukraine and was headed toward Russian targets.
  • Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed the drone’s trajectory led to the decision to shoot it down.
  • Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets have increased recently, including strikes on energy and arms facilities.
  • Some Ukrainian drones have crossed into NATO airspace or landed in NATO countries.
  • Russia reported a large Ukrainian drone strike killing at least four people near Moscow on Sunday.
  • Estonia has advised Ukraine to keep drone attacks away from NATO territory to avoid incidents.
  • This is part of ongoing tensions and military actions connected to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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