Drone shot down in Romania

Romania's defense ministry reported that a NATO aircraft downed a drone that had violated the country's airspace overnight. The drone was detected entering Romanian territory from Moldova, approximately 24 kilometers north of the city of Galati. The origin of the drone remains unknown.

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The drone was discovered when it flew in from Moldova, about 24 kilometers north of the city of Galati.

The fighter jet received authorization to intervene and successfully shot down the drone at 5:01 AM. Authorities believe parts of the drone may have fallen in an unpopulated area between two villages. This incident is the fourth drone Romania has intercepted and downed this year. In July, Romanian F-16 planes reportedly shot down three Russian drones that had breached the country's airspace.

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The fighter jet received permission to intervene and shot down the drone at 5:01 AM.

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It is the fourth drone that Romania has shot down this year.