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Romania Scrambles Jets After Drones Breach Its Airspace

Authorities issued shelter alerts following a brief penetration into Romanian territory.

Overview

  • Two German Eurofighter Typhoons were launched around 6:30 a.m. local time to track a drone over Tulcea County that re-entered Ukraine.
  • Two Romanian F-16s took off after a second breach over Galați County, gaining radar contact around 7:50 a.m. as the drone moved toward Vrancea before turning back.
  • Residents in Tulcea, Galați, and Vrancea counties were warned to take cover as monitoring and investigation continued.
  • No injuries or damage were reported, and Romania has not employed its legal option to shoot down drones in peacetime.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force said a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace during the wider attack on Ukraine, while Romanian officials did not specify the drone's origin.