A Spanish F-18 fighter jet operating under NATO command intercepted and shot down a suspected Russian drone that breached Romanian airspace on August 16, 2026.
This incident marks the fourth such airspace violation this year, occurring near the Saturn resort area, which prompted the immediate evacuation of tourists as a precautionary measure.
NATO has condemned the recurring incursions, with alliance leaders scheduled to meet in Brussels to discuss strengthening air defense protocols along the Black Sea border.