Romania Reports Russian Shahed Drone Violation on September 7-8 Amid Ukraine Attacks

Sep 8, 2024, 09:20 AM

Romania has reported that a Russian drone violated its airspace during nighttime attacks on Ukraine on September 7-8. The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Shahed drone entered Romanian airspace and likely crashed on Romanian territory. The incursion occurred amid ongoing Russian drone strikes targeting southern Ukraine. Romania, a NATO member, condemned the escalation and deployed F-16s to monitor the situation. The Romanian military is currently searching for possible drone fragments. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Romanian border regions, with residents being warned of the risk of falling dangerous objects. The National Military Command Center notified the General Staff about the situation.