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Romania has begun shooting down stray drones from the Ukraine war after years of airspace violations, including three drones in three days. The country expelled a Russian diplomat and blamed Russia for the incursions, marking a shift from previous non-lethal responses like scrambling jets and collecting debris.

Romania has begun shooting down Russian-origin drones that have repeatedly violated its airspace since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. After expelling a Russian diplomat and summoning Moscow’s ambassador, Romania deployed F-16 jets and the MEROPS counter-drone system to intercept incursions, marking a shift from prior defensive measures like scrambling jets and erecting shelters.

Romania shot down a suspected Russian 'Shahed type' drone over the Black Sea using F-16 jets, marking the fourth recent violation of NATO airspace. The incident occurred in coordination with NATO, which confirmed the drone's origin and emphasized the alliance's readiness to defend against threats.

Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over the Black Sea, the third such incident in three days. The drone was identified as a Shahed type used by Russia in its war against Ukraine, and the action was taken by NATO-operated F-16 jets from Romania's air force.

Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over the Black Sea, marking the third such incident in three days. The drone, identified as a Shahed type used by Russia in Ukraine, was intercepted by NATO-operated F-16 jets. Romania has deployed the MEROPS counter-drone system to address ongoing drone threats near its NATO and EU airspace.

Romania shot down a suspected Russian Shahed drone over the Black Sea, the third such incident in three days, using F-16 jets under NATO command. The drone incursions, which include a previous incident in Estonia, have prompted NATO and EU allies to reinforce defenses, including Romania's deployment of the MEROPS counter-drone system.

Romania shot down a drone breaching its airspace using an F-16 fighter jet, as confirmed by President Nicusor Dan. The incident occurred on Friday.

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A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded at a Romanian Black Sea port, with three others detonating nearby. No injuries were reported, and Romanian authorities stated the drones were lost due to Russian electronic warfare. Evacuations were temporarily implemented but later suspended.

A maritime drone exploded at Romania's Constanta port, causing no injuries. The drone, linked to the Ukraine war, self-detonated while the area was secured. This follows a prior incident in Galati where a Russian drone injured two people.

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Romania will expel the Russian consul in Constanta following a residential drone strike. Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced this decision.

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