German and Romanian fighter jets scrambled on November 25 after Russian drones entered Romanian airspace during repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube-side infrastructure. Residents of Plauru, a small Romanian village opposite Ukraine’s port of Izmayil, have reported drones and debris landing in their vicinity for several months, with local authorities confirming an escalation in incidents. The mayor of Plauru declared his town effectively ‘part of the war,’ raising concerns for the safety and welfare of residents and calling for evacuation plans to be considered. Despite increased NATO air policing, the proximity of Russian strikes brings frequent alarms and heightened anxiety. The Romanian Defense Ministry and European authorities, including NATO, are continually investigating these airspace violations but have not yet identified casualties. These incidents reflect acute regional security tensions for NATO countries bordering Ukraine and fuel ongoing debates about the adequacy of alliance responses.
Category: Aviation
Country: Romania
Source report: www.rferl.org/a/romania…
