Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday

F-16 fighter jet intercepted drone in Romanian airspace over Black Sea, defence minister says Romania has said it was summoning Russia’s ambassador after the Nato member’s military shot down the third drone in as many days. Romania has experienced frequent drone incursions since Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but had not shot down any until Friday. Continue reading...

By Agence France-Presse in Bucharest

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