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May 19, 2026
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Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia - thestar.com
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The Romanian air force shot down a drone that it believes was Ukrainian airspace on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident occurred in Estonian airspace and has raised tensions between Romania and Ukraine.
Romania’s Ministry of Defense stated that the drone had entered its territory from Ukrainian airspace, flying over the city of Suceava before being intercepted by Romanian fighter jets. The ministry described it as a routine procedure to ensure national security.
The downed drone is believed to be one of several Ukrainian drones that have been observed in the region. The incident has …
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