Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

29 July 2026 Russia, NATO, and EU officials reacted after Romania shot down three drones in three consecutive days between July 24 and 26, one of which was confirmed to be a Russian-made Shahed / Geran 2 model. After the incidents, Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry summoned the Russian Ambassador in Bucharest, announc

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

Bucharest also recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations over the incidents.

The EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia targets 56 military-industrial entities and individuals, including long-range drones and communication networks. Experts say the measures could bolster not just Ukraine’s battlefield efforts, but also Europe's future security.

The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.

Before the last three interceptions, Romanian jets shot down a drone in the sky above Estonia in May.

F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister says Romania has said it was summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military shot down the third drone in as many days. Romania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukr

Romania shot down a drone entering its airspace over the Black Sea. This marked the third such interception in as many days. President Nicusor Dan condemned these repeated violations as intolerable and unacceptable. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest these airspace breaches. Investigations are ongoing i

Romania shoots down third drone in three days as tensions rise over Russian airspace violations  The Kyiv Independent

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO member's airspace that President Nicusor Dan called "inadmissible and intolerable." Romania shares a 650-kilometer (400-mile) land border with Ukraine and R

BUCHAREST, July 26 - A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO member's airspace that President Nicusor Dan called \"inadmissible and intolerable\".

Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'  Reuters