Romania Scrambles Jets After Drone Incursions

Romania scrambled fighter jets twice within days after unidentified drones breached its airspace near the Black Sea, raising concerns over regional security. On both occasions, Romanian and Spanish jets were deployed but failed to visually locate the drones, which disappeared from radar shortly after detection. These incidents occurred amid ongoing tensions involving Russian military activity, as Romania, a NATO member, borders Ukraine where Russian forces have been conducting operations. The Romanian Defense Ministry is investigating potential cyber disruptions, as the drones were not visually confirmed by pilots. NATO allies have been informed, and there are calls for a collective response to the growing threat of drones entering NATO territories. Fragments of Russian drones have previously been found on Romanian soil, underscoring the potential link to Russian activities.