On May 14, 2025, two Ukrainian reconnaissance drones were shot down over northeastern Hungary, presumably in the Tokaj region. The incident occurred in neutral airspace, but there has been no official confirmation from the Hungarian authorities or NATO. The event was the latest episode in the escalation of tensions between Hungary and Ukraine, accompanied by the deployment of Hungarian armored vehicles on the border and the exposure of a spy network in Budapest.

The drones presumably belonged to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and were used for reconnaissance. Their type was not specified, but, as noted by RBC-Ukraine, the AFU actively uses drones such as the Leleka-100 and Furia to collect data on border areas. The Hungarian Air Force likely used Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters for the interception, given their role in patrolling NATO airspace.

The day before, on May 13, Hungarian media reported the movement of armored vehicles, including BTR-80 armored personnel carriers and Leopard 2 tanks, to checkpoints on the border with Ukraine in the Zakarpattia region. The increase is due to growing tensions after the spy scandal. On May 9, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced the exposure of a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattia, detaining two suspects - former border guard Robert Kovacs and former servicewoman Kateryna Yovzan. According to the SBU, the agents were collecting information about air defense, losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and public sentiment, allegedly preparing the ground for the introduction of Hungarian troops.