Romanian border sees increased drone activity and airspace incursions

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Recent military activity near the Romanian border has seen an escalation in drone-related incidents. A Ukrainian cargo vessel was targeted by drones on the Danube near the Chilia branch, with explosions visible from the Romanian village of Plauru.

In a separate incident, Spanish F-18 fighter jets, operating as part of a NATO air defense mission, successfully shot down a Russian-origin Geran-2 drone that had entered Romanian airspace near Galați. This event follows a weekend of increased aerial activity.

According to statistics from the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, over 110 drone attacks have been recorded in the vicinity of the Ukrainian border since the start of the conflict. This includes 39 instances of Russian drones entering Romanian airspace and approximately 50 cases where drones or fragments were identified on Romanian territory. Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruță stated that despite the intensification of these attacks, there is no indication that the risk level to the Romanian population has increased.

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Danube River · Ministry of National Defense · NATO Air Command · Radu Miruta · Romanian Ministry of National Defense · Spanish Air and Space Force

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Romanian Minister of Defense stated that the risk level to the Romanian population has not increased despite intensified attacks. jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Russian drones have entered Romanian airspace in 39 separate instances. jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] A Ukrainian cargo vessel was targeted by drones on the Danube near the Chilia branch. www.romaniatv.net · 60m.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Spanish F-18 fighter jets shot down a drone in Romanian airspace near Galați. www.romaniatv.net · 60m.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 110 drone attacks have been recorded near the Ukrainian border since the start of the war. jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The drone shot down near Galați was identified as a Russian-origin Geran-2 type. www.romaniatv.net · 60m.ro