Romanian F-16 Downs Russian Drone Over Black Sea
A Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jet operating under NATO command intercepted and shot down a suspected Russian Shahed-type drone over the territorial waters of Romania near the Sulina-Chilia area. It was the third drone shot down by Romania in three days.
Date: July 26, 2026
Location: Tulcea, Romania
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: Washington Post