Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Romania Expels Russian Diplomat Over Airspace Breaches
Romania recently expelled a Russian diplomat because drones from Russia kept flying into Romanian airspace.
Over three days, Romanian fighter jets shot down three of these drones.
Romania said this was a serious problem and told the Russian ambassador about their decision.
Russia hasn't said much about it yet.
This happened because Russia has been attacking Ukraine, and some of their drones ended up in Romania.
Romania expelled a Russian diplomat due to repeated drone incursions into its airspace.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down three drones over three days.
The incidents occurred as Russia intensifies attacks against neighboring Ukraine.
Romania notified the Russian ambassador about the expulsion.
Russia's response to the expulsion is not mentioned in the article.
- Who
- Romania and Russia
- What
- Expulsion of a Russian diplomat due to airspace breaches by drones
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Romania
- Why
- In response to repeated violations of Romanian airspace by drones, which were shot down by Romanian F-16 fighter jets.
Romania's Perspective
Russia's Perspective
Airspace Violations
Romania's Perspective
Romania views the drone incursions as serious violations of its sovereignty and national security.
Russia's Perspective
Russia may argue that the drones were not intentionally targeting Romanian airspace or that the incidents were accidental.
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2024
- Number of Drones Shot Down
- 3
- Romanian Aircraft Used
- F-16 fighter jets
- Russian Response
- Not explicitly stated in the article
- Romanian Action
- Expelled a Russian diplomat