Romania says a Russian drone has breached its airspace - the second NATO country to report such an incursion. Romanian fighter jets were in the air monitoring a Russian attack in Ukraine on Saturday and tracked the drone near Ukraine's southern border, the defense ministry confirmed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the incursion could not be a mistake, describing it as 'an obvious expansion of the war by Russia,' while Moscow has not commented on the claims.
On Wednesday, Poland reported it had shot down at least three Russian drones that entered its airspace, highlighting the ongoing threats posed by Russian military actions. Romania's Defense Ministry indicated that the drone was detected approximately 20km (12.4 miles) southwest of Chilia Veche, posing no immediate threat as it did not fly over populated areas.
The incident drew responses from European leaders, with the EU's foreign policy chief condemning it as 'yet another unacceptable breach of an EU member state's sovereignty.' In response to rising concerns, Poland's Prime Minister announced 'preventative operations of aviation' in their airspace, indicating the heightened state of alert among NATO members as they navigate the complexities of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
On Wednesday, Poland reported it had shot down at least three Russian drones that entered its airspace, highlighting the ongoing threats posed by Russian military actions. Romania's Defense Ministry indicated that the drone was detected approximately 20km (12.4 miles) southwest of Chilia Veche, posing no immediate threat as it did not fly over populated areas.
The incident drew responses from European leaders, with the EU's foreign policy chief condemning it as 'yet another unacceptable breach of an EU member state's sovereignty.' In response to rising concerns, Poland's Prime Minister announced 'preventative operations of aviation' in their airspace, indicating the heightened state of alert among NATO members as they navigate the complexities of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
