Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people. The incident occurred during an overnight attack on Ukraine and has prompted Romania to request enhanced anti-drone capabilities from NATO. Authorities have described the drone's flight as a serious violation of international law.
- ▪The drone crash caused an explosion and a fire on the roof of a 10-story apartment building.
- ▪Two individuals sustained minor injuries and several residents were evacuated from the area.
- ▪Romania's Foreign Ministry stated that the drone's flight violated international law and requested NATO assistance.
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A fire burns on the roof of a 10-story block of flats after a drone crashed into the building, causing an explosion and injuring two people, near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, in this photo provided by Romanian Department for Emergency Situations. Reuters-YonhapBUCHAREST, Romania — A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday.In response to the crash, NATO member Romania asked the alliance for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law.The drone was tracked by radar in Romanian airspace and crashed onto the roof of a building in Galati,…
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