Summary
Romania reported that a Russian drone entered its airspace, marking it as the second NATO country to detect such an incursion. Romanian fighter jets were monitoring the country's border with Ukraine when they tracked the drone. Poland previously reported shooting down Russian drones that entered its airspace.
Key Facts
- A Russian drone was detected in Romanian airspace near Ukraine's border.
- This marks the second NATO country, after Poland, reporting a Russian drone incursion.
- Romanian F-16 jets were monitoring the border when they tracked the drone.
- The drone was last seen 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche but didn't pose immediate danger.
- Moscow has not commented on the Romanian claims.
- Polish and allied forces have started preventative operations due to drone concerns.
- Belarus stated that drones entering Poland were an accident due to navigation issues.
- President Zelensky of Ukraine views these incursions as deliberate and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia.
