A NATO F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace on August 16, 2026. The incident occurred approximately 14 miles north of Galați, where two Spanish F-18 jets were deployed after the drone was detected. Romania's defense minister, Radu Miruță, confirmed that the drone was intercepted at 5:01 AM in an unpopulated area between Băleni and Cudalbi. Although the Romanian defense ministry did not specify the drone's origin, it is believed to have come from Russia, having overflown Moldova before entering Romania. This incident follows previous incursions of drones from Ukraine into Romanian territory, prompting increased military readiness in the region.
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NATO Fighter Jet Shoots Down Drone Breaching Romanian Airspace
On August 16, 2026, a NATO F-18 fighter jet shot down a drone that breached Romanian airspace near Galați. The drone, believed to have originated from Russia, was intercepted by two Spanish F-18 jets after entering from Moldova. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about drone incursions in the region.
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