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Spanish F-18 fighters shoot down Russian drone over Romania
Spanish F-18 fighter jets deployed in Romania have successfully intercepted and shot down a Russian Gerbera drone that violated NATO airspace. The operation, coordinated through an allied command post, lasted approximately 75 minutes as the unmanned aircraft maneuvered near the borders of Romania and Moldova.
This incident follows a recent alert near Chilia Veche on the Danube River, which occurred during a Russian bombardment of the Ukrainian city of Kylia. During that event, Romanian authorities issued a RO-ALERT to local residents regarding potential falling objects. While the exact nature of the most recent intruder was debated, military sources noted the high frequency of such incursions.
The Spanish Paznic Tactical Air Detachment, led by Lieutenant Colonel Borja Calvo, has now responded to 22 air alarms. The detachment, which includes 190 military personnel and seven F-18 aircraft, serves as part of NATO's mission to reinforce the alliance's eastern flank. Military officials suggest these frequent incursions may be deliberate attempts by Russia to test NATO's response capabilities.
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Borja Calvo · Danube River · NATO · Romania · Romanian Ministry of Defense · Russia · Spanish Air and Space Force
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Paznic Detachment comprises 190 military members and seven F-18 fighter jets. www.20minutos.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] A drone intrusion was detected near Chilia Veche during a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Kylia. www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Spanish F-18 fighters intercepted and shot down a Russian Gerbera drone over Romania. www.moncloa.com · www.20minutos.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lieutenant Colonel Borja Calvo is in command of the Paznic Detachment. www.20minutos.es
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Spanish Paznic Tactical Air Detachment has undergone 22 air alarm activations. www.informacion.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com · www.levante-emv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The interception operation lasted 75 minutes. www.moncloa.com