Două drone doborâte de piloții români deasupra Mării Negre, sâmbătă seara

Romanian pilots intercepted and shot down two drones over the Black Sea shortly after they entered national airspace on October 17, 2026. The incident occurred around 6 PM, with the first drone entering at 5:59 PM and being downed within two minutes. The second drone was engaged and shot down at 6:05 PM, approximately 2 kilometers from the border. The Minister of Defense praised the pilots for their swift action, emphasizing the importance of their training and readiness. The operation was conducted using F-16 aircraft over Romanian territorial waters.