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Romania Summons Russian Envoy After Drone Fragments Land

4/25/2026

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Romania's foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador to protest after drone fragments landed on Romanian soil.
The defence ministry recovered fragments of two Russian drones in Galati and Tulcea with no casualties.
Emergency responders evacuated residents near the Galati site and will dispose of the fragments securely.
Romania scrambled two Eurofighter Typhoon jets and will integrate the AI-powered Merops counter-drone system into its air defence within days.

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Romania's foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador to protest after drone fragments landed on Romanian soil.
The defence ministry recovered fragments of two Russian drones in Galati and Tulcea with no casualties.
Emergency responders evacuated residents near the Galati site and will dispose of the fragments securely.
Romania scrambled two Eurofighter Typhoon jets and will integrate the AI-powered Merops counter-drone system into its air defence within days.