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Romania Neutralizes Russian Drone Fragments, Expands Air Defences

6/30/2026

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Romania's defence ministry detonated explosive drone fragments in Rachelu, a southeastern village near the Ukraine border.
The fragments were traced to Russian drones that struck Ukrainian port facilities in April.
Officials say Russian drones have entered Romanian airspace 29 times since the war began, including 15 incursions this year.
Romania has integrated the United States-developed Merops interceptor system and will expand air defences via the EU’s SAFE rearmament programme.

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Romania's defence ministry detonated explosive drone fragments in Rachelu, a southeastern village near the Ukraine border.
The fragments were traced to Russian drones that struck Ukrainian port facilities in April.
Officials say Russian drones have entered Romanian airspace 29 times since the war began, including 15 incursions this year.
Romania has integrated the United States-developed Merops interceptor system and will expand air defences via the EU’s SAFE rearmament programme.