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Romania expels Russian diplomat after three drones breach NATO airspace

Romania is expelling an employee of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest over repeated incursions into the country’s airspace by Russian drones, the Romanian Foreign Ministry reported on July 27.

27 July, 06:44 PM

Romanian F-16 downs third drone in three days as airspace violations mount

A Romanian Air Force F-16 shot down another drone over the country’s territorial waters near Sulina-Chilia on the morning of July 26, President Nicușor Dan said on Facebook.

26 July, 03:23 PM

Romania shoots down drone with F-16 after second airspace breach in a week

A drone was shot down in Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on X on July 25.

25 July, 01:33 PM

Drone shot down over Romania likely Russian, Bucharest says

The drone that entered Romanian airspace on July 24 was likely a Russian Shahed kamikaze UAV and took two attempts to shoot down, Romania’s Defense Ministry said, as reported by local outlet Digi24.

24 July, 10:54 PM

Sailor dies in Romania after Russian attack on Gas Lisbon tanker

A sailor injured in a Russian drone attack on the Gas Lisbon tanker, which was heading to the Ukrainian port of Reni, died in a Romanian hospital, the Romania Journal reported on July 23.

23 July, 06:53 PM

Sybiha calls Russian strike on Gas Lisbon near Romania 'another example of terror'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia's strike on the Gas Lisbon near Romania showed the war threatens not only Ukraine but also freedom of navigation, Black Sea security and NATO's eastern flank on July 21.

21 July, 06:45 PM

Propane tanker bound for Ukraine struck off Romanian coast

The Liberian-flagged propane tanker Gas Lisbon was struck roughly 20 nautical miles off Romania's coast while heading to the Ukrainian port of Reni, with three crew members injured, Romanian President Nicușor Dan reported on X on July 21.

21 July, 02:55 PM

Von der Leyen, European leaders arrive in Kyiv for Ukrainian Statehood Day

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Romanian President Nicusor Dan and other European leaders arrived in Kyiv on July 15, Ukrainian Statehood Day, according to Novyny.Live.

15 July, 10:50 AM

Romania detected and destroyed five naval drones in the Black Sea

Romania's acting defense minister said the country's forces detected and destroyed five naval drones in the Black Sea, some of which were carrying explosives, Romanian broadcaster Digi24 reported on July 11.

11 July, 05:50 PM

Romania finds Russian drone debris with warhead, case sent to prosecutors

Romania's Defense Ministry said debris believed to be from a Russian drone used in air attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure in April 2026 was found in the village of Rachelu in Tulcea County on June 30.

30 June, 04:28 PM

Russia to close Romanian consulate in St. Petersburg

Russia has informed Romanian ambassador Cristian Istrate that the country’s consulate in St. Petersburg will be closed, Russian Foreign Ministry announced on June 25.

25 June, 10:53 PM

Constanta drone blast ultimately caused by Russia’s war, Romania’s Dan says

The naval drone that exploded June 5 in the Romanian port of Constanța was part of a Ukrainian operation against Russian forces, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said.

5 June, 10:09 PM

At least four drones may have exploded in the Black Sea

An explosion involving a naval drone in Romania's port of Constanta was followed by a second blast near the port, while two other drones exploded on the Ukrainian side of the border, News.ro reported, citing emergency response sources on June 5.

5 June, 08:36 PM

Ukrainian naval drone reached Romania after Russian EW interference

A Ukrainian naval drone drifted into Romania after losing control due to Russian electronic warfare interference, Ukraine's Navy said on June 5.

5 June, 05:50 PM

Traffic through Ukrainian-Romanian checkpoint temporarily limited

Vehicle traffic through the Solotvyno-Sighetu Marmației checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Romanian border will be temporarily restricted due to infrastructure work on the bridge over the Tysa River, Ukraine’s State Customs Service reported on June 5.

5 June, 02:22 PM

EU commissioner puts Moldova-Romania union call to voters amid accession push

Moldovan citizens should decide whether unification with Romania could speed the country’s accession to the European Union, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said in an interview with TVR Moldova.

3 June, 01:14 PM

Moldovan FM backs possible unification with Romania, calls for open debate

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi said he will support a potential unification with Romania and called for an open public debate on the issue, in an interview with Romanian radio station Vocea Basarabiei on May 30.

1 June, 09:15 AM

Romania says drone that hit Galați home was made in Russia

Nicușor Dan said a drone that crashed onto the roof of a residential building in Galați was conclusively identified as Russian in origin, citing a technical assessment by Romanian experts on May 31.

31 May, 10:37 PM

Bear halts Kyiv man’s attempt to illegally cross into Romania

A Kyiv resident attempting to cross illegally into Romania through a mountainous area outside official checkpoints was stopped after an unexpected encounter with wildlife, Ukraine’s border guard service said on May 30.

30 May, 04:19 PM

NATO faces air defense questions after Galați hit

NATO may need to adjust its air defense policy and mechanisms after a Shahed drone hit the Romanian city of Galați on May 29, the Institute for the Study of War said in its latest analysis. The alliance could consider air defense agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to protect itself from Russian drones, ISW said.

30 May, 12:09 PM

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