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Romania's Anti-Drone Law Thwarts Russian Aggression Near NATO Border
6 Aug
Summary
- Russia struck gas distribution center in Ukraine, just half mile from Romania's border
- Romania passed law allowing armed forces to shoot down Russian drones in its airspace
- No unauthorized Russian drone intrusions into Romanian territory reported in last 2 months
In a tense incident last week, Russia struck a gas distribution center in Ukraine's Ismail Area, coming dangerously close to the border with Romania, a NATO member state. However, Romania's recent passage of a law explicitly authorizing its armed forces to shoot down any Russian drones violating its airspace seems to have prevented further escalation.
According to Romanian defense sources, the Kremlin has carefully avoided crossing into Romanian territory over the past two months since the new law was enacted. This suggests the legislation, which outlines a clear protocol for intercepting and neutralizing unauthorized aerial vehicles, has successfully deterred Russian aggression on NATO's eastern flank.
The strike on the Ukrainian gas hub, a critical transit point for energy supplies from Greece, Turkey and Romania, underscores Moscow's continued efforts to disrupt Ukraine's infrastructure. However, Romania's decisive legal and military measures have so far succeeded in safeguarding its sovereignty and preventing a potentially dangerous confrontation with its Russian neighbor.
