Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row
Summary
A Romanian fighter jet shot down a drone entering Romanian airspace for the third day in a row, according to the defense minister. The first drone was identified as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. Romania has called in Russia’s ambassador following these incidents.Key Facts
- On Sunday, a Romanian F-16 jet shot down a drone over the Black Sea five minutes after it entered Romania’s airspace.
- This was the third drone Romania shot down in three days.
- The first drone, shot down on Friday, was identified as a Shahed model used by Russia in its war with Ukraine.
- Romania is a NATO and European Union member and considers these drone flights a violation of its airspace.
- Russia has not made any immediate public statement about the drone incidents.
- Romania has experienced many drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- In 2025, Romania passed a law allowing the military to shoot down drones violating its airspace.
- Previous drone incidents have caused some damage and injuries, including a drone hitting an apartment building in Romania.
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