Ministry of National Defence of Romania

07/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/26/2026 02:39

Drone Shot Down by a Romanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft

Press release No. 149 26.07.2026

Drone Shot Down by a Romanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft



On Sunday, July 26th, at 10:13, a Romanian Air Force F-16 aircraft shot down a drone that had entered the national airspace without authorization.


The drone was safely shot down 12 km northeast of Sulina, within Romania's territorial waters.



We will provide updated information as soon as it becomes available.


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