Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
- BUCHAREST, Romania -- Since Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the war has repeatedly spilled across Romania's border as drones violate the airspace of the neighboring European Union and NATO member.
- Now Romania is trying something new to stop the incursions: shooting down the drones.
- Romanian pilots shot down the first of three drones in as many days from F-16 fighter jets starting Friday as Russia intensified attacks against Ukraine near the border.
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- BUCHAREST, Romania -- Since Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the war has repeatedly spilled across Romania's border as drones violate the airspace of the neighboring European Union and NATO member.
- Now Romania is trying something new to stop the incursions: shooting down the drones.
- Romanian pilots shot down the first of three drones in as many days from F-16 fighter jets starting Friday as Russia intensified attacks against Ukraine near the border.
Sources: ABC News