Two Romanian fighters intercepted a Russian drone in the country's airspace
This is a new attack by Moscow on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border with Romania. Bucharest has denounced the drone flight as an "attack" and reaffirmed its commitment to the defence of the national territory.
The Romanian Air Forcethis Saturday deployed two F-16 fighters "urgently" to intercepta Russiandrone in national airspace.
"The Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone invading the country's national airspace today, September 13," announced Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu.
Mosteanu has stressed that the 'invasion' has not endangered the civilian population. However, the country has made it clear that it will not tolerate attacks: 'Romania will defend its airspace and remain vigilant in the face of Russian aggression'.
Ionut Mosteanu, Errumaniako Defentsa ministroa
Romania will defend its airspace and remain vigilant against Russian aggression. "
Russia has recently intensified its air strikeson Ukrainein the Danube, very close to the border with Romania, causing concern among neighbouring countries and throughout Europe.
Similarly, the PolishAir Force and its NATOallies have raised alarm bells at the possible incursions of Russian drones into the border regions.
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