A Russian drone crossed into Romanian airspace and crashed into a residential building in Galați during an overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine, injuring two people. The impact sparked a fire and forced residents to evacuate, prompting an emergency response from Bucharest. NATO scrambled F-16 fighter jets early Friday morning and condemned the incident as dangerous to allied territory. Romania’s president convened the supreme council of national defense, and the foreign ministry summoned Russia’s ambassador while demanding faster delivery of anti-drone systems. European leaders condemned the strike, with the European Commission president stating Russia’s aggression crossed another line and expressing solidarity with Romania.
"NATO scrambled F-16 fighter jets early Friday morning after a Russian drone crossed into Romanian airspace and crashed into a residential building during an overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine, injuring two people. The drone struck an apartment block in the Romanian city of Galati, according to the country's defense ministry, sparking a fire and forcing residents to evacuate. The attack triggered an emergency response from Bucharest."
"Romanian President Nicusor Dan convened a meeting of Romania's supreme council of national defense, while the foreign ministry summoned Russia's ambassador and demanded NATO accelerate the delivery of anti-drone systems. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte condemned Moscow's actions in an X post, writing: Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all. They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine."
"I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of allied territory, he added. I just spoke with President @NicusorDanRO of Romania about the Russian drone that hit a residential building in Galati. I assured him of NATO's absolute solidarity with Romania and expressed sympathy for those injured in the incident. I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of allied territory."
"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line. Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line. A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians. On EU territory. We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people. As we continue strengthening our security and Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 29, 2026"
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