Russia Claims Ukraine Targeted TurkStream Pipeline with Drones
On Monday, Russia reported that nine Ukrainian drones were downed as they attempted to attack the compressor station of the TurkStream
Residents of Tulcea County in Southeastern Romania received warnings via the Ro-Alert system last night after multiple drones were detected approaching the border, as reported by Digi24 TV and BTA. The alert cautioned that objects could potentially fall from the sky. Such warnings are typically issued when Russia attacks Ukrainian ports on the Danube River, often using drones.
Ten people called the emergency number 112 due to the sound of explosions, according to the television report. The Ro-Alert was issued at around 2:20 am Romanian and Bulgarian time.
Romania's Defense Ministry announced today that no drone fragments were found on Romanian territory following the Russian attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure near the Ukrainian-Romanian border last night, as reported by Reuters and Agerpress.
Additionally, two F-16 fighter jets of the Romanian Air Force monitored the situation in the southeastern district of Tulcea during the night.
US President-elect Donald Trump stated that he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" after assuming office next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron held a detailed conversation focused on defense assistance to Ukraine
Russian forces have reportedly made advancements near eight settlements in Donetsk Oblast
Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser, confirmed that plans are underway to organize a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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