Russian tensions flare as Romania downs drones in NATO airspace

The drone was “shot down by a Romanian pilot from an F-16 aircraft,” President Nicușor Dan said. Mr Dan labelled the latest breach “inadmissible and intolerable” whilst NATO said the incident is under investigation. Saturday’s interception came after a …

Romania takes action: F-16 jets intercept and down third suspected Russian drone in three days

Romania successfully intercepted and shot down a suspected Russian drone that had entered its airspace on Sunday. This incident marks the third drone incursion within three days in the Eastern European country, a member of both the European Union and NATO …

Romania scrambles F-16 jets to shoot down a suspected Russian ‘Shahed type’ drone, marking the fourth recent violation ...

Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone after it crossed into its airspace on Sunday — the third such incursion in three days in the Eastern European nation that’s both a European Union and a NATO member, the country’s president said. Two Romanian F-16 …

Romania downs suspected Russian drone after third airspace breach in three days

Romania on Sunday shot down a suspected Russian drone after it entered the country's airspace, marking the third such incursion in three days in the Eastern European nation, which is a member of both the European Union and NATO. Two Romanian F-16 …

Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone

Published On 26 Jul 202626 Jul 2026 Romania has summoned Russia’s ambassador as it has reported that it shot down three drones in as many days. A Romanian plane shot down a drone after an incursion into the country’s airspace on Sunday morning, the …

Greece Voices Concern Over Drone Incursions Into Romania

Μake us preferred on Google Greece’s Foreign Ministry has expressed deep concern over repeated drone incursions into Romanian airspace, describing them as violations of international law and reaffirming its support for Romania. In a statement posted on X …

Romania reveals details on third drone downed in three days after violating its airspace

Stock photo; Getty Images Romanian F-16 pilots shot down a drone that violated Romanian airspace on 26 July, within five minutes of it appearing over the country. Source: Romania's acting Defence Minister Radu Miruță on Facebook, as reported by …

Romania says it shot down another Russian drone in its airspace

July 26 (UPI) -- Romania said Sunday it shot down a Russian drone over its territorial waters in the Black Sea, marking the the third such incident in a week and prompting the NATO member to summon Russia's ambassador. Defense Minister Radu Miruța said …

Romania Downs Three Russian Drones in Three Days as NATO Airspace Violations Escalate

Romanian fighter pilots have destroyed three Russian drones since Friday, prompting Bucharest to summon Moscow’s ambassador and denounce the repeated breaches of Romanian, NATO and European Union airspace. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Romania shot down a …

Romania Intercepts Third Suspected Russian Drone, Summons Moscow Envoy