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Romania Scrambles F-16s After Russian Drone Briefly Violates Its Airspace

The defense ministry denounced Russia’s strikes on Ukraine as a threat to regional security.

Overview

  • Romanian radars detected drones near the border, prompting preventive air-defense activation and the scramble of two F-16s from Fetești at 5:50 p.m.
  • Authorities issued a Ro-Alert to residents in northern Tulcea County at 6:07 p.m. warning of possible falling debris, then lifted it at about 6:45 p.m.
  • The unmanned aerial vehicle briefly crossed near Sfântu Gheorghe and exited north of Sulina over territorial waters, officials said.
  • No casualties or debris were reported, and the ministry said the aircraft posed no threat to human life.
  • Officials framed the incident within Russia’s ongoing strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and noted earlier drone-related events that led to reinforced border staffing.