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Romania shoots down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea: defense ministry

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Romania on Saturday said it shot down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea, the latest in a recent spate of such attacks believed to be spillover from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (AFP/File)

The drones were intercepted and destroyed by Romanian military pilots
This incident is part of ongoing tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Updated 17 October 2026 19:23

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October 17, 2026 19:23

BUCHAREST: Romania on Saturday said it shot down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea, the latest in a recent spate of such attacks believed to be spillover from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Two drones were engaged and shot down a few minutes ago by Romanian military pilots over the Black Sea, moments after they had illegally entered our country,” defense minister Radu Miruta wrote on Facebook.

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