Russian Geran-2 deviates over Romania due to EW interference
Bottom line
Video footage shows a Russian Geran-2 drone flying over Racelu, Romania, likely deviating from its target at Reni/Izmail ports due to Russian electronic warfare interference or technical failure.
Why it matters
Raises diplomatic tensions and highlights the risks of drone incursions into NATO airspace, necessitating robust identification and response protocols.
Evidence — 2 independent origins
Original text (excerpt)
Фото обломков, как заявляет президент Румынии Никушор Дан, того самого дрона-камикадзе «Герань-2», который попал по многоэтажке в приграничном с Украиной румынском городе Галац в ночь на 29 мая. В случае повторения инцидентов с дронами Дан пригрозил выслать…
Original text (excerpt)
Кадры пролета дрона-камикадзе «Герань-2» над приграничной с Украиной румынской деревней Ракелу . В июне еще одна «Герань» падала рядом соседним городком Галац. Вероятно, как и в прошлый раз, беспилотник отклонился из-за воздействия РЭБ или неисправности во время ударов по украинс
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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Russian Geran-2 deviates over Romania due to EW interference. Hetzner OSINT, 14 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-14--russian-geran-2-deviates-over-romania-due-to-ew-interference/
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