Romania said it shot down a suspected Russian drone after the aircraft crossed into its airspace on Sunday, prompting the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets. The incident was reported as the third such breach in three days, adding to security concerns on the country’s eastern flank.
The latest episode highlights growing tension around Romanian airspace as authorities respond to repeated drone incursions. Romania, which sits on NATO’s eastern edge, has faced increased vigilance over aerial threats linked to the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Officials in Bucharest moved quickly after the drone was detected, with the military deploying fighter aircraft before bringing the suspected drone down. While the available details remain limited, the sequence points to an increasingly active air defense posture after a series of similar events.
The back-to-back incidents are likely to renew attention on regional security and border monitoring in Eastern Europe. For Romania, the latest interception underscores the challenge of protecting its airspace as spillover risks from the wider conflict continue.
