NATO fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace
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A NATO F-18 fighter jet on an air policing mission shot down an unmanned aircraft after it illegally entered Romanian airspace on Sunday. NATO spokesperson US Army Colonel Martin O'Donnell stated that the drone appears to be Russian, though the incident remains under investigation.
This event marks the fourth time an unmanned aircraft has been shot down over Romania this year. Romanian defense officials confirmed the breach and the subsequent neutralization of the drone, highlighting ongoing security concerns regarding unauthorized aerial incursions in the region.
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Jerusalem PostFocuses on NATO spokesperson's attribution of the drone to Russia
Free Malaysia TodayEmphasizes the frequency of drone incursions in Romania this year