Romanian Air Force shoots down three drones in three consecutive days

26 July 2026 A Romanian F-16 aircraft shot down a drone on Sunday, July 26. It was the third time that this happened in three consecutive days, after similar incidents on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25. The drone was shot down at 10:13 AM, July 26, above Romania’s territorial waters, in the Sulina–Chilia area, according to Romanian president Nicusor Dan. The president’s announcement came about half an hour after the drone was shot down. “I congratulate the Romanian pilots and the ground crews for the professionalism, courage, and efficiency with which they carry out their missions. Through their actions, they contribute to the defense of the national territory and the safety of Romanian citizens,” he stated on Facebook. Dan specified that the first drone shot down on Friday was a S