The 86th Air Base Borcea rejects speculation regarding the identity of the F-16 pilots who intercepted drones, emphasizing that the information is false and that their identity is classified for security reasons.

The 86th Air Base Borcea issued a statement denying the speculation that has arisen on social media regarding the identity of the F-16 pilots involved in intercepting drones near the Romanian border. Base representatives emphasize that this information is "completely false" and explain that the identity of the pilots is not public for operational security reasons. This measure is intended to protect military personnel and their families from potential threats or acts of harassment. Additionally, the non-disclosure of the pilots' names and operational tactics is standard practice in NATO air forces, to prevent information gathering by adversaries. The 86th Base also rejects speculation regarding favoritism in crew assignments, stating that missions are assigned based on competence and rigorous planning. Finally, base representatives urge the public to seek information from official sources and to treat information distributed on social media with caution.