Two F-18 fighter jets from the Spanish air force and a Romanian military helicopter were scrambled after an "aerial target" was detected near the Danube on the Romanian border, raising fears of a wider conflict.
Aircraft deployed overnight
The NATO aircraft were dispatched overnight in response to the detection, according to reports. The target was located close to the Danube River, which forms part of Romania's border.
The deployment comes amid heightened tensions in the region, though further details about the nature of the target have not yet been released.
Response and impact
The Spanish F-18 jets and the Romanian helicopter were part of the immediate military response. No further information has been provided about the outcome of the interception.
The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in NATO's eastern flank, with more details expected to follow as the situation develops.
