Romanian F-16 Fighters Destroy Russian Naval Drone in Black Sea
Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets destroyed a hostile unmanned surface vessel that was drifting in the country’s exclusive economic zone near the Neptun Alpha gas platform in the Black Sea, UATV English reports. Two Romanian F-16s were scrambled after the maritime drone was spotted near the gas infrastructure. One of the aircraft opened fire with its onboard cannon, hitting the drone. The…
Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets were dispatched to intercept a hostile unmanned surface vessel that had entered Romania's exclusive economic zone near the Neptun Alpha gas platform in the Black Sea, according to UATV English. The decision to scramble the aircraft came after the maritime drone was observed in the vicinity of the gas infrastructure.
One of the F-16s opened fire with its onboard cannon, successfully hitting the drone. Romanian military specialists subsequently fully neutralized the vessel. Officials revealed that the drone was armed with explosives. Ukraine officially verified to Bucharest that the drone was not Ukrainian. In response to this incident, Romanian President Nicușor Dan denounced Russia's recurring provocations in the Black Sea and emphasized the importance of safeguarding Romania's citizens and vital infrastructure.
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