Romania Destroys Second Drone Following Airspace Breach Near Ukraine Border

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an unauthorized drone that·Latest event July 26, 2026

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Romania Destroys Second Drone Following Airspace Breach Near Ukraine Border

Romanian F-16 jets intercepted and shot down the unauthorized craft near the border with Ukraine early Saturday morning. This follows a similar incident on Friday where a drone was downed near the Black Sea. These actions are the first time the NATO member has shot down drones breaching its airspace. The Ministry of National Defense said the aircraft entered sovereign territory without authorization.

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