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Romanian Military Downs Second Drone in Two Days Amid Border Tensions with Ukraine

Romania's military has shot down a second drone in two days, highlighting ongoing security concerns near its border with Ukraine.

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Romania shot down a drone in its airspace on Saturday, marking the second consecutive day of such incidents since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This is the second time Romania has taken down a drone since the conflict began. The NATO member, which borders Ukraine, has experienced frequent drone incursions since 2022.

Details of the Incident

The drone was shot down at 8:34 am (0534 GMT) on Saturday, 9.6 kilometers (six miles) west of Sfantu Gheorghe in the Danube Delta, near the border with Ukraine, according to Defence Minister Radu Miruta. The drone had illegally entered Romanian airspace and was detected by Ministry of National Defence radars at 8:22 am.

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet struck the drone a few minutes after detection. This follows the downing of another drone on Friday, approximately 114 kilometers (70 miles) from Bucharest.

Background and Context

Romania has seen numerous drone incursions since the Ukraine war began, including drones crashing on its soil. In May, a drone hit an apartment building, injuring two people and prompting condemnation from NATO and the European Union, which blamed Russia and warned against further incursions.

In 2025, the Romanian parliament adopted a law allowing the country to shoot down drones breaching its airspace. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen commended the Romanian military on Friday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening defence and deterrence along the Eastern border.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Why is Romania shooting down drones?
Romania is shooting down drones that illegally enter its airspace, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine.
How many drones has Romania shot down?
Romania has shot down two drones in two days, marking the second and third instances since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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