Romanian Prime Minister explains why country cannot shoot down Shaheds over Ukraine
Photo: Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu (Getty Images)
Romania cannot shoot down Russian Shahed kamikaze drones over Ukraine, as the country would have to open fire on Ukrainian territory, and “this is not yet allowed”, according to Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
"To shoot them down, we will have to open fire over Ukrainian territory, and I believe that is not yet allowed. I haven't heard of any decision on this matter," said Ciolacu, commenting on the situation with Russian drones, fragments of which have been found on Romanian territory.
He noted that, according to aerial reconnaissance, Russian drones near the Romanian border in the Danube area are usually shot down by Ukraine.
“There is still no danger for Romanians in the area,” the Romanian Prime Minister added.
Ciolacu also mentioned that after previous incidents with fragments of Russian drones, security measures were taken and the patrolling of Romania's airspace was increased.
Background
On the night of July 25, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, three Shahed drones crossed the Romanian border.
Later, Romania confirmed that fragments of Russian Shahed drones were found on its territory.
Today, information emerged online suggesting that Romania shot down Russian kamikaze drones during Russia's attack on Ukraine. However, Bucharest denied this information.
