UPDATE | A treia dronă intrată neautorizat în spațiul aerian românesc a fost doborâtă de piloții români de F-16. Nicușor Dan: „Astfel de acțiuni sunt inacceptabile" • ȘTIRI

In the last 48 hours, a third unauthorized drone was shot down by Romanian F-16 pilots over Romanian territorial waters. The drone, identified as a Shahed type used by Russia, was neutralized quickly. This incident raises concerns about ongoing violations of Romanian airspace by Russia, prompting diplomatic protests. Romanian officials, including President Nicușor Dan and Defense Minister Radu Miruță, emphasized the seriousness of these incursions and commended the pilots for their effectiveness. Residents of Tulcea received alerts to take shelter due to potential falling debris from the drone. The situation highlights the risks posed by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.