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Romania summons Russian envoy after third Shahed drone downed

7/26/2026

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Romania summoned Russia's ambassador after its military shot down a third drone in three days.
An F-16 jet downed a drone on Sunday five minutes after it entered Romanian airspace, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said.
President Nicusor Dan said the Friday drone was a Shahed model used by Russia in Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said the summons follows repeated violations of Romania’s NATO and EU airspace.

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Romania summoned Russia's ambassador after its military shot down a third drone in three days.
An F-16 jet downed a drone on Sunday five minutes after it entered Romanian airspace, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said.
President Nicusor Dan said the Friday drone was a Shahed model used by Russia in Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said the summons follows repeated violations of Romania’s NATO and EU airspace.