Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets have shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters in the Black Sea.
The two drones were jet-powered and belonged to the Geran family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to strike targets in Ukraine, according to Romania's Defense Ministry. The Ministry did not specify which nation the drones belonged to.
Incident near the coastline
The interception comes just days after two chemical tankers were hit near Romania's coastline.
This is a breaking news story and further details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
Context and impact
The shootdown marks a notable escalation in the airspace activity near NATO's eastern flank, though no further official statements have been released at this time.
