| Date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Tracker | European Airspace Violations |
| Type | Incursion |
| Location |
Periprava, Tulcea County, Romania
45.40, 29.54 (approximate) |
A drone crossed Romania's territorial waters then followed the Sulina branch of the Danube for about twenty minutes before passing into Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces shot it down. Debris fell in a field near Periprava in Tulcea County, a kilometre from the border.
| Date | Type | Incident |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | Incursion | Russian drone briefly enters Romanian airspace and returns to Ukraine |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Strike | Russian cruise missile crosses into Poland and detonates in a field |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Interception | Explosive-laden drone brought down at Leipzig airport |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Incursion | Two drones overfly German military base at Mechernich |
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