Ministry of National Defence of Romania

08/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2026 03:42

UPDATE – Press Information

Press release No. 165 17.08.2026

UPDATE - Press Information


The aerial and ground reconnaissance mission conducted by joint teams from the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the impact area between the localities of Băleni and Cudalbi, Galați County, concluded on Sunday, August 16, around 16:20.


Following the investigation, fragments of the interceptor missile - which were safely neutralized by the EOD team - as well as fragments of the drone shot down this morning, were discovered and collected by forensic specialists.


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