On 13 September 2025, the Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone that entered Romanian national airspace near Tulcea. Two F-16 fighter jets from Baza 86 Aeriană Fetești were scrambled at 18:05 to monitor the drone after detection due to ongoing Russian air attacks near the Danube in Ukraine. At 18:12, a RO-Alert warning was issued to residents of northern Tulcea county advising about potential falling objects from the air and safety precautions. The drone was tracked until about 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche when it disappeared from radar and reportedly exited Romanian airspace back into Ukraine. No direct threat to populated areas or civilians was reported. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed the interception and noted consistent weekly Russian aerial provocations. The incident occurred just days after multiple Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting Poland to activate a military response. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski condemned Russia's actions, calling for preventive measures and increased sanctions. The RO-Alert message warned locals to shelter in basements or indoors away from windows and exterior walls, with the danger duration estimated at 90 minutes. The Ministry of Defense and Romanian military continue to monitor the situation closely.

On 13 September 2025, the Romanian Air Force intercepted a Russian drone that entered Romanian national airspace near Tulcea. Two F-16 fighter jets from Baza 86 Aeriană Fetești were scrambled at 18:05 to monitor the drone after detection due to ongoing Russian air attacks near the Danube in Ukraine. At 18:12, a RO-Alert warning was issued to residents of northern Tulcea county advising about potential falling objects from the air and safety precautions. The drone was tracked until about 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche when it disappeared from radar and reportedly exited Romanian airspace back into Ukraine. No direct threat to populated areas or civilians was reported. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu confirmed the interception and noted consistent weekly Russian aerial provocations. The incident occurred just days after multiple Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting Poland to activate a military response. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski condemned Russia's actions, calling for preventive measures and increased sanctions. The RO-Alert message warned locals to shelter in basements or indoors away from windows and exterior walls, with the danger duration estimated at 90 minutes. The Ministry of Defense and Romanian military continue to monitor the situation closely.