Romanian Air Force Scrambles Jets for Drone Incident

Romania's airspace was briefly violated by a Russian drone during a nighttime assault on Ukraine, prompting the Romanian Air Force to scramble four fighter jets for monitoring. The drone, part of a larger group targeting Ukrainian sites, reportedly crossed into Romanian airspace for less than three minutes near the Tulcea County border. Residents received alerts regarding potential falling debris, as previous incidents had seen drone fragments land in Romania following Ukrainian defense responses. The Romanian Ministry of Defense condemned the Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing their breach of international law. This incident underscores ongoing tensions and concerns about regional security amid the conflict. Defense ministers from NATO's eastern flank are calling for a robust response to such breaches.