NATO vows to ‘defend every inch of Allied territory’ after Russian drone strikes Romanian apartment block: ‘Danger to us all’
NATO has condemned Russia for a drone strike that hit an apartment block in Romania, resulting in minor injuries to a woman and child. The incident marks the first time a NATO member state has experienced injuries from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the alliance's commitment to defend its territory and enhance readiness against potential threats.
- ▪A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galati, Romania, causing minor injuries to a woman and child.
- ▪NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the alliance is prepared to defend every inch of Allied territory.
- ▪Romania reported that Russian drones have breached its airspace 28 times since the start of the conflict in Ukraine.
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World News NATO vows to ‘defend every inch of Allied territory’ after Russian drone strikes Romanian apartment block: ‘Danger to us all’ By Reuters Published May 29, 2026, 10:50 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google GALATI, Romania, May 29 (Reuters) – NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behavior and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighboring Ukraine. Romania’s defense ministry said a woman and a child suffered minor injuries in Galati near the border with Ukraine overnight after radar tracked a Russian drone entering Romanian airspace.
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