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NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone over Estonia in escalation of airspace violations

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The drone was shot down by a Romanian F-16 fighter jet stationed in Šiauliai, Lithuania, Estonian media reported.

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NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone over Estonia in escalation of airspace violations

Why this matters for military families

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