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Romanian F-16 shoots down Russian drone over Black Sea
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet intercepted and shot down a drone over the Black Sea, just five minutes after it entered Romanian airspace. The incident marks the third such drone downing by Romania, escalating tensions with Russia. The drone's origin is attributed to Russia, though the article does not specify the exact type or mission of the drone. The event underscores ongoing security concerns in the Black Sea region amid the Russia-Ukraine war, with NATO member Romania actively defending its airspace.
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a drone over the Black Sea, just five minutes after the aircraft entered the country's airspace.
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EuractivWestern
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