RAF Typhoons scramble from Romania to counter Russian drone threat near NATO airspace
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
RAF Typhoons scramble from Romania to counter Russian drone threat near NATO airspace
16 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 25
Two RAF Typhoons launched from a Romanian base at 2am, established radar contact with Russian drones, and remained within Romanian airspace without engaging the targets.
The jets were authorized to engage if drones breached Romanian airspace, but the mission focused on surveillance and deterrence. Residents in Galați reported debris after explosions near Reni, Ukraine.
This response follows Russia’s mass aerial strikes on Ukraine, which killed seven and injured 45, prompting NATO allies to increase air patrols and readiness along eastern European borders.
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