Romanian Airspace Breach by Drone Amidst Tensions
A drone momentarily entered Romanian airspace during a Russian offensive on Ukraine, prompting Romania's defense ministry to deploy two F-16 fighter jets for surveillance. The drone was tracked by radars near Chilia in Tulcea County, which is situated across the Danube River from Ukraine.
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A drone incursion into Romanian airspace was reported during a Russian offensive in neighboring Ukraine, according to an official statement from the Romanian defense ministry.
The incident prompted Romania to deploy two F-16 fighter jets to assess and monitor the aerial situation. The drone was reportedly tracked by radars near the village of Chilia in Tulcea County, which lies directly across the Danube River from Ukraine.
The defense ministry's swift response underscores the heightened alertness in the region amidst ongoing tensions and military activities in Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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