Romania's Airspace Breach: Unidentified Drone Incursions Continue

Romania detected an unidentified flying object, likely a drone, breaching its airspace in Tulcea County. The defense ministry reported the initial radar sighting and population alert but lost the signal within five minutes. Previous incidents suggest possible cyber interference.

Romanian radar systems identified a small flying object, suspected to be a drone, violating national airspace late Thursday evening, penetrating up to 6 km into Tulcea County, the defense ministry announced.

The European Union and NATO member, bordering Ukraine, has frequently encountered Russian drone debris on its soil amid Moscow's strikes on Ukrainian port facilities over the past 18 months.

Initially detected at 1904 GMT, 15 km east of Chilia Veche, the radar signal prompted authorities to alert Tulcea's residents and prep fighter jets. However, the signal disappeared by 1909 GMT. Past incidents involving similar intrusions suggest potential cyber interference, the defense ministry noted.

(With inputs from agencies.)