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Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Unidentified Drone Over Central Estonia
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet on NATO Baltic Air Policing duty intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone above central Estonia. The incident marks the first time NATO forces have taken such action over the Baltic States.
May 19, 7:42 AM·1m read1 source
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A Romanian F-16 fighter jet assigned to NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission intercepted and shot down an unidentified drone over central Estonia this morning. The aircraft is based at Šiauliai, Lithuania. The engagement occurred in the first such action by the alliance over the Baltic States.
The Baltic news channel Delfi reported the downing.
No further details on the drone's origin or purpose were released. Officials have not stated whether debris was recovered or if additional flights are planned in the area.
maintains a continuous air policing presence in the Baltic region. Romanian aircraft have rotated into the mission alongside other member states.
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