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The Romanian Defense Ministry has drafted a bill that will allow drones violating its airspace to be shot down. It clearly outlines the rules for monitoring the use of the country's airspace.

A bill drafted by the Romanian Defense Ministry defines different levels of danger to the population, which will determine the appropriate response of air defense forces, Reuters reports.

What response to Russian drones does the law provide for

This bill establishes clear rules for monitoring the use of Romanian airspace for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. It was presented for public discussion by the country's Defense Ministry.

Military operations in the Black Sea, a massive increase in the use of UAVs, both military and adapted for military purposes, continue to create serious risks on the border with Ukraine and near the border with Romania, the document says.

The Romanian Defense Ministry emphasized that efforts are ongoing at the EU level to develop a unified approach to the use of drones and “adopt measures to counter the risks.”

The proposed measures include several stages: from detection and identification of aircraft to attempted communication, interception and warning shots.

According to the new rules, manned aircraft flying without permission may be destroyed only in case of aggressive actions on their part.

As for the drones, they can be destroyed, neutralized or captured depending on the level of threat. Destruction is an extreme measure.

Allied systems located in Romania can also participate in any operations in accordance with collective defense agreements with NATO and the EU.

Recall that last week, Russian drones violated Romanian airspace three times. The country repeatedly sent its fighters into the sky to intercept them, but did not attack a single drone.