Russian drone hits residential building in Nato member Romania
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire. Romanian authorities condemned the incident as an 'irresponsible escalation' by Moscow amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Romanian military responded by scrambling F-16 fighter jets and a helicopter to the area.
- ▪The drone was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine and crashed into a residential building.
- ▪Two individuals sustained injuries that required medical attention, and several residents were evacuated.
- ▪Romania's defense ministry tracked the drone in its airspace before the crash.
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Fire on the roof of an apartment building that was hit by a Russian drone in Galati, Romania. Photograph: Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU)/ReutersView image in fullscreenFire on the roof of an apartment building that was hit by a Russian drone in Galati, Romania. Photograph: Romanian Department for Emergency Situations (DSU)/ReutersRomaniaRussian drone hits Romanian apartments, wounding two people and starting fireArmed drone was part of attack on Ukraine, say Romanian authorities after military scrambled F-16 fighter jets in response Guardian staff and agenciesFri 29 May 2026 00.56 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 00.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern…
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