Investing.com -- The Romanian parliament has passed a bill that allows the military to shoot down drones that illegally enter Romanian airspace. The decision to take down a drone will be based on the level of threat it presents, as well as the risk it poses to human life and property.

Romania, a member of both the European Union and NATO, shares a 400-mile border with Ukraine. The country has experienced multiple instances of Russian drone fragments falling onto its territory, as Moscow continues to attack the port infrastructure in Kyiv.

The bill was passed by both chambers of parliament, despite strong resistance from ultranationalist hard-right politicians who hold over a third of the seats in the legislature.

The legislation outlines specific conditions for Romania to control the use of its airspace by both manned and unmanned aircraft. For piloted vehicles, the measures are progressive, beginning with establishing the aircraft's position and identity, then attempting contact, interception, and warning shots. A manned aircraft can only be destroyed if it conducts an attack or responds aggressively to interception efforts.

The bill also provides guidelines on how to handle unmanned aerial vehicles, most commonly drones. These drones can be destroyed, neutralized, or taken control of, depending on the level of threat they present. Destruction is considered a last resort.

In addition, the proposed law allows allied systems present in Romania to participate in any action. This is in line with the country's collective defense treaties with NATO and the EU.

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