Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Romania Shoots Down Three Drones in Three Days
Romania recently shot down three drones that entered its airspace without permission over three consecutive days.
The first drone was shot down on Friday near Buzau County, the second on Saturday near Sfantu Gheorghe, and the third on Sunday near Sulina.
All incidents happened in unpopulated areas close to the border with Ukraine.
The Romanian Air Force used F-16 fighter jets to intercept and neutralize the drones.
The same pilot was responsible for shooting down the first two drones.
The authorities are investigating to find out more about the drones and how they entered Romanian airspace.
The Romanian President called the actions inadmissible and intolerable, and the government has summoned the Russian ambassador and issued a diplomatic protest.
Romania shot down three drones violating its airspace in three days.
The first drone was downed on Friday near Buzau County.
The second drone was shot down on Saturday near Sfantu Gheorghe.
The third drone was shot down on Sunday near Sulina.
All incidents occurred in unpopulated areas near the border with Ukraine.
The Romanian Air Force used F-16 fighter jets to intercept and neutralize the drones.
The same pilot was responsible for shooting down the first two drones.
The authorities are investigating the drones' origins and how they entered Romanian airspace.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan called the actions inadmissible and intolerable.
The Romanian government has summoned the Russian ambassador and issued a diplomatic protest.
- Who
- Romanian Air Force and Ministry of National Defence
- What
- Shot down three drones violating Romanian airspace
- When
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Where
- Buzau County, 10 km west of Sfantu Gheorghe, and 12 km northeast of Sulina
- Why
- To protect national airspace and investigate the drones' origins
Romanian Government
Russian Federation
Drone Incidents
Romanian Government
Romania has shot down three drones violating its airspace in three days, ensuring national security and protecting unpopulated areas. The Romanian government has summoned the Russian ambassador and issued a diplomatic protest.
Russian Federation
Russia has not publicly commented on the incidents, but the drones are believed to be of the Shahed type, commonly used by Russian forces against Ukraine.
- Date of First Incident
- Friday
- Location of First Incident
- Buzau County
- Date of Second Incident
- Saturday
- Location of Second Incident
- 10 km west of Sfantu Gheorghe
- Date of Third Incident
- Sunday
- Location of Third Incident
- 12 km northeast of Sulina
- Aircraft Used
- F-16 Fighting Falcon
- Pilot
- Same pilot shot down the first and second drones
- Area of Incidents
- Unpopulated areas near the border with Ukraine
- Drone Type
- Shahed-type unmanned aerial vehicle
- Total Airspace Violations
- 33 since the start of the war
