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A Romanian F-16 pilot scored an aerial victory by Downing a drone in Estonia. Estonia opened two new honorary consulates in Africa. Estonian diplomats warned about Putin in 2000, and Estonia issued a protest note to Russia regarding disinformation, calling it a threat to the alliance.

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Romanian F-16 Pilot Scores Historic Aerial Victory Downing Drone in Estonia

- Romanian F-16 pilot Captain-Commander Alexandru Pavelescu shot down a drone in Estonian airspace, marking a significant aerial victory. - The incident is described as the first aerial victory for Romanian military aviation in 81 years outside national territory. - Pavelescu recounted the intense preparation and the satisfaction of seeing his training translate into a real-world success.