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title: "Romania F-16 jets down drone near Danube Delta"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/81591/romania-f-16-jets-down-drone-near-danube-delta
published: 2026-07-25T09:20:33Z
language: en
author: "Rodica Mazur"
section: "International"
source: moldova1.md
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# Romania F-16 jets down drone near Danube Delta

> ​Romanian Air Force F-16 jets intercepted and shot down an unidentified drone over national airspace on Saturday morning, July 25.

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​Romanian Air Force F-16 jets intercepted and shot down an unidentified drone over national airspace on Saturday morning, July 25.

​The target was detected by military radar at 8:22 AM entering Romanian airspace. It was neutralized minutes later near the Danube Delta.

​President Nicușor Dan confirmed the engagement took place 10 kilometers west of Sfântu Gheorghe in an uninhabited area.

Defense Minister Radu Miruță stated that the F-16 fighter jet executed standard interception protocols to safely neutralize the threat.

​Military specialists have been deployed to the crash site to retrieve debris and conduct a formal investigation.
​The incident marks the second interception in 24 hours, following a similar Shahed-type drone downing over Buzău County on July 24.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**