Romania says Russian drone incursions pose ‘new challenge’ to Black Sea security

Country's defence ministry condemns irresponsible actions' after drone entered its airspace on Saturday

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Romania has strongly condemned the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, saying Moscow's actions pose a new challenge" to Black Sea security.

Poland had already denounced the intrusion of Russian drones into its airspace last week, calling on Moscow to avoid further provocations". Polish fighter jets scrambled on Saturday in response to fresh Russian drone strikes just over the border in Ukraine.