Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday
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Romania summoned Russia's ambassador after its military shot down a third drone in as many days. The drone was intercepted by an F-16 fighter jet over the Black Sea. Romania has faced frequent drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not previously shot any down. The incident escalates tensions between the NATO member and Russia.
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Romania's shift from passive to active defense.
Romania is summoning Russia's ambassador following the drone incidents.
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Romania shot down a third drone in as many days.
The Guardian- Romania's shift from passive to active defense.
- NATO's eastern flank sees increased militarization.
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Loaded language removedF-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister says. Romania has said it was summoning Russia's ambassador after the Nato member's military shot down the third drone in as many days. Romania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not shot down any until Friday.
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Romania shot down a third drone in as many days.
The GuardianThe drone was intercepted by an F-16 fighter jet in Romanian airspace over the Black Sea.
The GuardianRomania is summoning Russia's ambassador following the drone incidents.
The GuardianRomania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The GuardianRomania had not shot down any drones until Friday.
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