Flights at Iași, Suceava and Bacău airports were temporarily suspended during the 31 October drone alert, public broadcaster TVR reported on 1 November. Airspace reopened when the alert ended at 19:19 local time. [2]
Romania’s Defence Ministry said radar detected two drones entering national airspace without authorisation in the north-east on 31 October. Four F-16 fighters were launched from Câmpia Turzii and Borcea, alongside an IAR-330 SOCAT helicopter, to monitor and manage the situation. [1]
Authorities warned residents in Iași, Neamț, Vaslui, Botoșani, Bacău and Suceava counties. One drone left Romanian airspace; the other was last observed between Vaslui and Bacău. The ministry reported no crashes and said public alerts ended at 19:19 local time. Its statement did not identify the drones’ operator. [1]
Adds documented temporary airport suspensions; the incident date remains 31 October.
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Romania scrambles four F-16s after two drone incursions
Romania reported two unauthorised drone incursions in its north-east, launched four fighters and a helicopter, and issued alerts across six counties. No crashes were reported.
Romania’s Defence Ministry said radar detected two drones entering national airspace without authorisation in the north-east on 31 October. Four F-16 fighters were launched from Câmpia Turzii and Borcea, alongside an IAR-330 SOCAT helicopter, to monitor and manage the situation.
Authorities warned residents in Iași, Neamț, Vaslui, Botoșani, Bacău and Suceava counties. One drone left Romanian airspace; the other was last observed between Vaslui and Bacău. The ministry reported no crashes and said public alerts ended at 19:19 local time. Its statement did not identify the drones’ operator.
