Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days
Summary
Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over its airspace on Sunday, marking the third such incident in three days. Romanian F-16 jets intercepted the drone over the Black Sea, and NATO confirmed these actions as part of ongoing defense measures in Eastern Europe.Key Facts
- Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down a suspected Russian drone on Sunday over the Black Sea.
- This was the third drone incursion into Romanian airspace in three days.
- One intercepted drone was identified as a Shahed type, used by Russia in the war against Ukraine.
- NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) confirmed Romania’s recent drone interceptions.
- Romanian jets operate from bases in Romania and Lithuania as part of NATO’s defense against threats.
- Romania has acquired the MEROPS counter-drone system to help defend against incoming drones.
- In May, a Russian drone hit a building in eastern Romania, injuring two people.
- NATO and EU allies, including Belgium, have condemned these drone incursions as threats to European security.
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