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Romania is grappling with escalating airspace violations after a third drone was downed on its territory in less than 48 hours, prompting widespread concern and a diplomatic protest. Romanian F-16 pilots intercepted and neutralized the drone over the Black Sea near Sulina, following earlier incidents. The repeated incursions have led to the urgent summoning of the Russian Ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu, with officials deeming Russia's actions "inadmissible and intolerable." President Nicușor Dan and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Radu Miruță have also commented on the incidents, which are being investigated by prosecutors as a criminal case involving Shahed-type drones.

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