Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable'
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On July 26, a Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, marking the third such breach of Romania's airspace by Russian drones. The Romanian Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, and President Nicusor Dan condemned the incursions as 'inadmissible and intolerable'. Romania, a NATO member, has faced increasing aerial incursions, highlighting tensions in the Black Sea region.
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea.
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Loaded language removed<p>BUCHAREST, July 26 - A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea, the defence ministry said on Sunday, the latest in a series of breaches of the NATO member's airspace that President Nicusor Dan called \"inadmissible and intolerable\".</p>
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilot shot down a Russian drone over the Black Sea.
The Straits TimesThis was the latest in a series of breaches of Romania's airspace.
The Straits TimesRomania is a NATO member.
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