Russian drones 'breach NATO airspace' in attack on Ukraine

Russian drones 'breach NATO airspace' in attack on UkraineRomania's defence ministry said that Russian drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets took place overnight during an overnight bombardment targeting UkraineCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter09:54, 17 Apr 2026Updated 10:00, 17 Apr 2026View ImageA Russian drone has reportedly entered Romanian airspace (stock image)(Image: AFP via Getty Images)A Russian drone has breached the airspace of a NATO country during an overnight bombardment targeting Ukraine.‌Romania's defence ministry reportedly said that drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets took place overnight. It added that Romanian air defences monitored two air targets in the border area in Romania's Tulcea region.‌It lost contact with the target over an uninhabited area in what it called "a serious violation of the norms of international law. "One of the targets entered the airspace of our country, the radar contact with it being lost 16 km southeast of Chilia Veche over an uninhabited area," the ministry said.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .