| Date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Tracker | European Airspace Violations |
| Type | Interception |
| Location |
Bacău, Romania
46.57, 26.91 (approximate) |
On the opening day of the invasion a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 suffered a technical fault and lost communication with its base, drifting into Romanian airspace. Two Romanian F-16s intercepted the fighter and escorted it to the 95th Air Base at Bacău. Once the fault was repaired the aircraft was returned on 1 March, flown out without its armament under escort by two MiG-21 LanceRs and handed over to Ukrainian aircraft at the border. It was the first airspace violation of the war, and an accidental one.
| Date | Type | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2022 | Incursion | Russian Su-24 and Su-27 fighters violate Swedish airspace east of Gotland |
| 10 Mar 2022 | Incursion | Tu-141 drone crashes in Zagreb after crossing three borders |
| 14 Mar 2022 | Incursion | Russian Orlan-10 drone crashes in Bistrița-Năsăud County |
| 29 Apr 2022 | Incursion | Russian An-30 survey aircraft violates Swedish airspace off Blekinge |
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