NATO Condemns Russia After Drone Crash in Romania Injures Two
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring a 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old woman. The incident occurred during a wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine and has been condemned by NATO and European leaders. Romania's defence ministry described the event as a serious escalation, prompting Bucharest to request enhanced anti-drone capabilities from NATO. Romanian forces scrambled F-16 jets and a helicopter in response, but had only four minutes to act before the drone struck. Following the incident, Romania expelled a Russian diplomat and closed the Russian consulate in Constanta, leading to warnings of retaliatory measures from Moscow. The drone crash is considered the most serious incident on Romanian territory since the onset of the war in Ukraine in 2022.
Published 2 days ago • 29 May 2026, 12:04 PM IST