Remains of Russian drone found in Romania, NATO on high alert
In Romania, the remains of a Russian drone have been found. Three unmanned aerial vehicles are reported to have entered Romanian airspace. "Such actions are irresponsible and potentially dangerous," said a NATO spokesperson, as quoted by Reuters.
The remains of a Geran 1/2 (Shahed) drone were found near the town of Plauru, close to the border with Ukraine. Over the past two nights, Romanian authorities have issued security alerts related to Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure along the Danube.
"With reference to the investigations initiated yesterday, on July 24th, by specialists of MoND, Romanian Intelligence Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs, we mention that, up to this moment, the remains of a Geran1/2 type-drone of Russian origin were identified at the first of the three locations identified as possible areas of incidence, in the vicinity of Plauru, Tulcea County. Search will continue today to cover the entire area," the ministry said. It was noted that drone remains were found in one of the three designated locations. It was added that all risk areas are located outside inhabited areas.
Fighter jets scrambled: NATO responds
The ministry also reported that due to the Russian attack on civilian and port infrastructure targets in Ukraine, which occurred on the night of July 23-24 near the border with Romania, Finnish F-18 fighter jets were scrambled from the airbase near Constanța as part of the Air Policing mission.
A NATO spokesperson commented on the incident, stating that there is no indication that a deliberate attack on alliance territory took place.
"While NATO has no information indicating any intentional attack by Russia against Allied territory, these acts are irresponsible and potentially dangerous," he said in a statement, as quoted by Reuters.
