- Romanian military pilots successfully intercepted and shot down two unauthorized drones over the Black Sea.
- The incident is believed to be spillover from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
BUCHAREST — Romania announced on Saturday that its military forces shot down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea, the latest in a series of suspected spillover attacks from the war in Ukraine. Defense Minister Radu Miruta stated on Facebook that Romanian military pilots engaged and destroyed the drones moments after they illegally entered the country’s airspace. The event underscores the persistent security challenges facing NATO allies along the Black Sea coast as the regional conflict continues.