Russian Shahed-136 drones targeting Ukraine entered Romanian airspace, leading to NATO fighters—German Luftwaffe Eurofighters and Romanian F-16s—being scrambled from airbases near Constanța and Fetești. One drone exploded on Romanian territory near Grindu, Tulcea county, causing a five-foot crater in an uninhabited area. No order was given to shoot down the drones upon airspace violation. Romania summoned the Russian envoy to protest repeated airspace violations. NATO monitors the situation, condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Romania has increased air defenses, including Patriot missile drills and expanded no-fly zones, and is considering modernization of its fighter fleet. These incidents highlight the risk of escalation in the Black Sea region where NATO and Russian forces operate in proximity.

Russian Shahed-136 drones targeting Ukraine entered Romanian airspace, leading to NATO fighters—German Luftwaffe Eurofighters and Romanian F-16s—being scrambled from airbases near Constanța and Fetești. One drone exploded on Romanian territory near Grindu, Tulcea county, causing a five-foot crater in an uninhabited area. No order was given to shoot down the drones upon airspace violation. Romania summoned the Russian envoy to protest repeated airspace violations. NATO monitors the situation, condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Romania has increased air defenses, including Patriot missile drills and expanded no-fly zones, and is considering modernization of its fighter fleet. These incidents highlight the risk of escalation in the Black Sea region where NATO and Russian forces operate in proximity.