A drone was shot down over Romanian airspace on Friday, July 24th, by a Romanian F-16 fighter jet. The incident occurred in an uninhabited area of Buzău County, according to an announcement by Bucharest’s mayor, Nicușor Dan. Details remain limited, but local officials confirmed the event to Digi24. This marks the first time a drone has been intercepted and destroyed within Romania’s airspace by its own air force. The type and origin of the drone are currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential threats or the reason for the interception. The incident raises questions about airspace security and the cost of interceptor missiles used in such operations.