Ministry of National Defence of Romania

09/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2025 01:38

Air alert and rapid reaction of MoND forces at the border with Ukraine

Press release No. 151 10.09.2025

Air alert and rapid reaction of MoND forces at the border with Ukraine


On the night of September 9th to 10th, the MoND radar surveillance systems detected a group of aerial drones in the area of ​​the Ukrainian town of Vâlcov, on the border with Romania.


Two Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets scrambled at 00.59 from the 86th Air Base in Feteşti for reconnaissance missions.


The Ro-Alert message was sent for the northern area of ​​Tulcea County at 01.27.


No intrusions of any aerial vehicles into national airspace were detected.


The air alert ended at 02:35and the aircraft returned to their deployment base.


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The Ministry of National Defence constantly maintains a high level of vigilance and ensures the strict surveillance of its national air, land and maritime space. We are in permanent contact with our allies, exchange operational information in real time and act firmly to guarantee Romania's security and NATO's eastern flank.


The Press Office

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