VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-21
“One of the aircraft successfully engaged the drone, demonstrating continued readiness to respond to any potential threat,”
NATO spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
A NATO spokesperson stated that Romanian aircraft demonstrated readiness by successfully engaging the drone.
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