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Romania Scrambles F-16s as Drones Intrude Airspace

3/13/2026

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On March 13, 2026, Romania's defense ministry said fighter jets were scrambled to monitor drones entering its airspace.
Radar detected aerial targets near Tulcea County around 10 a.m.
The ministry said drone fragments may have fallen on Romanian territory near the Ukraine border.
Two F-16s from the 86th Air Base in Borcea were deployed to survey the area.

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On March 13, 2026, Romania's defense ministry said fighter jets were scrambled to monitor drones entering its airspace.
Radar detected aerial targets near Tulcea County around 10 a.m.
The ministry said drone fragments may have fallen on Romanian territory near the Ukraine border.
Two F-16s from the 86th Air Base in Borcea were deployed to survey the area.