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- •Romania scrambled F-16 jets in response to Russian drone attacks near its border.
- •No drones breached Romanian airspace, but emergency alerts were triggered in Tulcea county.
- •Russian strikes on Ukraine caused significant infrastructure damage and power outages.
On April 17, 2026, Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets after Russian drone attacks targeted Ukraine near its border. The Romanian defense ministry reported that while two drones were monitored, they did not enter Romanian airspace. Emergency alerts were triggered in Tulcea county, which borders Ukraine's Izmail port, where significant Russian drone strikes occurred. Local authorities reported damage to civilian infrastructure, including a Panamanian-flagged ship and multiple buildings. The attacks caused power outages in several Ukrainian regions, including Chernihiv, affecting around 6,000 residents. Romania has previously enacted laws allowing the downing of drones breaching its airspace. The situation reflects ongoing tensions and the threat posed by Russian military actions in the region.
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