This is an unacceptable violation of sovereignty and a reckless escalation, stated EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in a post on the social media platform X, regarding the recent Russian drone incursion into Romanian airspace. As reported by The WP Times, citing the Х.
The incident, which saw Russian drones violate the airspace of an EU member state, is a "reckless escalation" that threatens regional security, according to Kallas. "We stand in solidarity with Romania," she emphasized, adding that the EU is in "close contact with the Romanian government."
The violation occurred on the evening of September 13, when an air raid alert was issued in the northern part of Tulcea County, Romania. Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled in response. They tracked and intercepted the drone over the Danube River at approximately 7:00 PM.
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