NATO's F-18 fighter jet shot down unidentified drone over Romania — not independently verified
A Spanish F-18 jet from NATO downed an unidentified drone that entered Romanian airspace from Moldova. The event occurred on the night of August 15-16.
Location: near Galați
Claims & verification status
The event occurred on the night of August 15-16.
A Spanish F-18 jet from NATO shot down an unidentified drone over Romania.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —A Spanish F-18 jet from NATO shot down an unidentified drone over Romania. (per Ministry of National Defense)
- —The unidentified drone entered Romanian airspace from Moldova. (per Ministry of National Defense)
Our assessment
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Sources & evidence
Who this event matters for
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