‘I’m afraid for my life’: Romanians in shock after drone crash
A Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people. The incident has raised concerns among local residents about safety and the effectiveness of air defense measures. In response, Romania has closed the Russian consulate in Constanta and expelled the consul general.
- ▪The drone crash occurred in a busy area of Galati, injuring a 14-year-old boy and his 53-year-old mother.
- ▪Romania labeled the incident a 'serious and irresponsible escalation' by Russia amid ongoing tensions due to the war in Ukraine.
- ▪Local residents expressed fear and frustration, questioning why drones were not intercepted despite Romania's recent law allowing for such actions.
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‘I’m afraid for my life’: Romanians in shock after drone crashSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRomania said the drone was Russian, and called the incident a “serious and irresponsible escalation” by Moscow, which is waging war on neighbouring Ukraine.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 29, 2026, 11:20 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 11:20 PMSummariseA Russian drone crashed into a Galati residential building, injuring two people. Romania called it a "serious escalation."Local residents expressed fear and anger, questioning authorities about why drones weren't intercepted.This first apartment block hit led Romania, an EU/NATO member, to close Russia’s Constanta consulate.AI generatedGALATI, Romania - Inhabitants of the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, expressed…
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