A Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați, Romania, injured two people and was described as the most serious security incident on Romanian territory since Russia’s war against Ukraine began. Responsibility was attributed to the Russian Federation, with its actions characterized as disregarding international law and endangering citizens of a NATO member state. Romanian leadership emphasized strengthening NATO’s defense of the alliance’s eastern flank and rejecting any threat to Romanian security. Czechia’s president supported a strong international response and said attacks will not be tolerated. Hungary’s new prime minister condemned the incident, expressed solidarity, and argued that European and NATO unity is essential, while urging Hungary’s new administration to avoid steps toward pro-war policies.
"He said it was the most serious security incident to occur on Romanian territory since the start of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Full responsibility lies with the Russian Federation, whose behavior demonstrates total disregard for international law and for the safety of the citizens of a Nato member state. Dan stressed the need to work with Nato on strengthening the defence of the alliance's eastern flank. Romania is a strong ally and will not accept Russia's aggression against Ukraine threatening the security of Romanian citizens."
"The unprecedented night-time strike by a Russian drone on a residential building in Galati, Romania, which left two people injured, is completely unacceptable. However, we should not stop at simply condemning it together. I therefore unequivocally support Romanian President Dan's call for a strong international response. Russia must clearly understand that we will not tolerate such attacks."
"Meanwhile, Hungary's new prime minister Peter Magyar condemned in the strongest terms the last night's incident in Romania, expressing his country's solidarity with the Romanian people. Yesterday's Russian drone attack once again highlights that the unity of Europe and Nato is more important today than ever before, he said. But curiously, his predecessor, Viktor Orban, also chose to speak publicly by putting more pressure on Hungary to maintain the policy of neutrality in response to the Russian aggression on Ukraine."
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