Ministry of National Defence of Romania

11/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/17/2025 02:16

Drone strike in Ukraine, in the proximity of the border with Romania

Press release No. 216 17.11.2025

Drone strike in Ukraine, in the proximity of the border with Romania



The Russian Federation's forces attacked areas in Ukraine located in the vicinity of the river border with Romania on the night of Sunday, November 16th, to Monday, November 17th.



The Ministry of National Defence radar monitoring and surveillance systems detected and tracked targets that evolved in the Ukrainian airspace, in the proximity of Tulcea County. MoND notified the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, with regard to the establishment of alert measures for the population in the north of the county (Izmail area). A RO-Alert message was sent at 02.30.


No unauthorized intrusions into the national airspace were detected.

MoND forces will conduct today searches in areas where risks may arise as a result of the last night situation. Also, allied structures are informed in real time about the situations at the border with Ukraine.


The Ministry of National Defence firmly condemns these attacks conducted by the Russian Federation against the Ukrainian civilian targets and infrastructure elements, which are unjustified and seriously breach the norms of international law.


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