| Date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Tracker | European Airspace Violations |
| Type | Incursion |
| Location |
Tulcea County, Romania
45.05, 29.03 (approximate) |
Russian night attacks on Ukraine over two consecutive days sent multiple drones towards the Romanian border, and Romanian F-16s were launched on both occasions to monitor Tulcea County. Three Geran-2 drones entered Romanian territory on 25 July according to the Ukrainian Air Force. All three subsequently crashed and their wreckage was identified. The Geran-2 is the Russian-built version of the Iranian Shahed-136 loitering munition, and it is the single most frequently identified type in this log.
| Date | Type | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | Interception | Russian Su-24 intercepted by Gripens after violating Swedish airspace |
| 7 Sep 2024 | Incursion | Russian drone crashes in Rēzekne Municipality after crossing Belarus |
| 8 Sep 2024 | Incursion | Russian drone wreckage searched for near Periprava |
| 27 Sep 2024 | Incursion | Russian drone briefly enters Romanian airspace |
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