Nato jets scrambled as suspected Russian drone shot down in Romanian airspace
- A Nato F-18 fighter jet operating on an air policing mission has shot down a drone that unlawfully entered Romanian airspace, marking the fourth unmanned craft brought down over the country this year, Romania's defence ministry announced on Sunday.
- The aircraft was initially detected by radar as it crossed into Romanian territory from neighbouring Moldova, 24 km north of the south-eastern city of Galati.
- Although Romania's defence ministry did not specify the drone's origin, Nato representatives suggested a Russian link.
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- A Nato F-18 fighter jet operating on an air policing mission has shot down a drone that unlawfully entered Romanian airspace, marking the fourth unmanned craft brought down over the country this year, Romania's defence ministry announced on Sunday.
- The aircraft was initially detected by radar as it crossed into Romanian territory from neighbouring Moldova, 24 km north of the south-eastern city of Galati.
- Although Romania's defence ministry did not specify the drone's origin, Nato representatives suggested a Russian link.
Sources: The Independent