Romanian armed forces detected a drone near the border with Ukraine Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response. An IAR-330 PUMA SOCAT helicopter was deployed to monitor the situation and investigate the potential security threat. The drone was identified north of Vâlcove, Ukraine, close to Romanian territory. The Ministry of National Defence (MApN) confirmed the incident and subsequent air force mobilization. Fortunately, the aerial alert was stood down around midnight, signifying the situation was resolved. No further details regarding the drone’s origin or purpose have been released at this time. The incident underscores heightened vigilance along Romania’s border amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.