British fighter jets scrambled in response to Russian drone threat

WorldPolitics
25 Apr 2026 • 10:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two RAF Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled from Borcea Air Base in Romania early on Saturday morning in response to the threat of Russian drones near the Nato border.
  • The action followed the discovery of Russian drone fragments in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati, after an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
  • The drone debris caused damage to an electricity pole and a household annex, marking the first instance of property damage in Romania from such incidents.
  • Romanian emergency services evacuated the area where the fragments were found due to fears of explosives, with the defence ministry condemning Russia's "irresponsible actions".
  • Although the RAF jets were scrambled, they did not enter Ukrainian airspace or engage any Russian assets before returning to base.

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