Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday
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Key context: <p>F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister says</p><p>Romania has said it is summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military shot down a third drone in as many days.</p><p>Romania has experienced frequent <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/25/nato-scrambles-jets-russian-drones-deepest-incursion-romania">drone incursions</a> since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not shot down any until Friday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/26/romania-summons-russia-ambassador-third-drone-shot-down">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister saysRomania has said it is summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military shot down a third drone in as many days.Romania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not shot down any until Friday. Continue reading...
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