Romania has summoned Russia’s ambassador after reporting a third drone intrusion in as many days, a new sign of mounting tension on the NATO member’s border during the Russia-Ukraine war. The move followed another incident in which a Romanian aircraft brought down a drone after it entered the country’s airspace.
The repeated breaches have intensified concerns in Bucharest about spillover risks from the conflict next door. Romania, which borders Ukraine and is part of NATO, has faced growing scrutiny over how nearby military activity could affect alliance territory.
According to the report, the latest interception came on Sunday after a drone crossed into Romanian airspace. With three such incidents reported over three consecutive days, authorities are treating the pattern as a serious security issue rather than an isolated event.
The case is also likely to add to wider debate over the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on neighboring states. For Romania and its allies, repeated drone violations underscore how quickly fighting near the border can create diplomatic and military pressure beyond Ukraine itself.
