Ukraine Targets Russian Cities in Overnight Drone Barrage
Russian authorities reported widespread drone activity during the night of July 17, with Ukrainian drones reportedly approaching several regions, including Moscow and St. Petersburg
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.
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