Romania Shoots Down Three Russian-Origin Drones in Three Days, a First for NATO

Romanian F-16s intercepted drones over the Black Sea on July 24, 25, and 26, 2026. The July 24 shootdown — a Russian Shahed model — was the first time a NATO member downed a drone violating its own airspace. President Nicușor Dan called the breaches "unacceptable and intolerable." Romania summoned Russia's ambassador on July 26.