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Romania Expels Russian Diplomat After Shooting Down Three Drones

7/27/2026

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Romania's foreign ministry expelled a Russian diplomat after repeated violations of Romanian airspace by drones.
Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilots shot down three drones in three consecutive days starting Friday as Russia intensifies attacks against neighboring Ukraine.
The Russian embassy in Romania called the accusations unfounded, said Russia never directed drones at Romanian targets, and warned Moscow would take retaliatory measures.

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Romania's foreign ministry expelled a Russian diplomat after repeated violations of Romanian airspace by drones.
Romanian F-16 fighter jet pilots shot down three drones in three consecutive days starting Friday as Russia intensifies attacks against neighboring Ukraine.
The Russian embassy in Romania called the accusations unfounded, said Russia never directed drones at Romanian targets, and warned Moscow would take retaliatory measures.