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Romania scrambles fighter jets following multiple drone incursions near Ukrainian border

Romania has experienced multiple drone-related incidents near the Ukrainian border, prompting high-level military alerts and the scrambling of fighter jets. On the night of August 12-13, radar systems detected five aerial targets near the border, one of which entered Romanian airspace for approximately ten minutes near the Chilia branch. In response, Romanian F-16 aircraft from Borcea Air Base were deployed to monitor the situation. Additionally, Spanish F-18 jets from a NATO deployment at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base were scrambled following a separate detection of an unidentified object.

In Tulcea county, a drone crashed in the Luncavița area, causing an explosion and a subsequent fire in a forested zone. Military officials noted that the drone was not detected by radar systems prior to impact, likely due to its low flight altitude and the complex terrain of the Măcin Mountains. Other drone-related findings include fragments discovered on a beach in Costinești, which EOD combat divers confirmed posed no pyrotechnic risk.

Romanian authorities have issued RO-Alert messages to residents in affected areas, advising them to remain indoors. Officials, including interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, have emphasized the need for rapid modernization of Romania's anti-drone defense systems as the conflict in neighboring Ukraine continues to impact regional security.

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Borcea Air Base 86 · Chilia Arm · Costinești · F-16 · Ilie Bolojan · Ismail · Ministry of National Defence · Ministry of National Defense · NATO · Romania · Romanian Air Force · Romanian Ministry of National Defence

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