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Romanian Eurofighters Shoot Down Two Russian Drones, NATO Deploys Allies

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

RAF Eurofighter jets from Romania intercepted and shot down two Russian drones near the Danube border over Ukrainian airspace.
Romania said it remains committed to NATO obligations and will continue to monitor and defend its airspace.
Poland deployed French and Dutch fighter aircraft as part of NATO after Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine, causing explosions in Reni and debris in Romania with no casualties.

History

Historical Context

After the Baltic states joined NATO in March 2004, the alliance began a continuous air-policing mission that stations four NATO fighters on rotating four-month deployments from Šiauliai and later Ämari bases. That defensive QRA framework now underpins Romania’s Eurofighter and Poland’s French-Dutch jets, which recently shot down Russian drones over the Danube, reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank.

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Story summary

RAF Eurofighter jets from Romania intercepted and shot down two Russian drones near the Danube border over Ukrainian airspace.
Romania said it remains committed to NATO obligations and will continue to monitor and defend its airspace.
Poland deployed French and Dutch fighter aircraft as part of NATO after Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine, causing explosions in Reni and debris in Romania with no casualties.

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