According to a report from Romania’s Ministry of National Defence, specialists were dispatched to an area near the village of Periprava in the Tulcea County, close to the Ukrainian border. This location has been identified as a potential site where drone debris may have landed.
The investigative team has collected evidence from the site in accordance with legal procedures to determine the nature and origin of the fragments. The area in question is described as a marshy region, located away from inhabited areas, and no damage to infrastructure has been reported.
Romanian authorities have confirmed that they are keeping their NATO allies informed of the situation. The Romanian Ministry of Defence also condemned Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, describing these actions as unjustified and in violation of international law.
This is not the first time Romania has reported drone debris landing on its territory since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The presence of such debris has raised alarms in Bucharest and NATO, given the potential for escalation and the risk posed to countries bordering Ukraine.
Previous Incidents
Last month, Romania scrambled its F-16 fighter jets after a Russian attack on southern Ukraine involving Shahed drones. Subsequently, Romania’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that debris identified as parts of a Russian-made Geran-1/2 drone had been discovered in one of three designated areas where drone fragments were believed to have fallen.
Romania has maintained a strong position against Russian aggression in Ukraine, consistently condemning attacks on civilian areas. The repeated discoveries of drone fragments on Romanian soil highlights the broader regional implications of the conflict. Although Romania is not directly involved in the war, its proximity to the fighting has exposed it to the dangers of cross-border incidents, increasing the pressure on NATO’s eastern flank.
These incidents have also raised concerns about the potential for escalation and the risk that countries like Romania, which share borders with Ukraine, could be drawn deeper into the conflict. While the debris thus far has caused no injuries or damage, the growing frequency of these occurrences is a reminder of the ever-present risks facing the region as the war in Ukraine continues.
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