Reactions to drone incident in Romania
A drone incident in Romania has raised concerns following an overnight Russian attack on Ukraine. Two people were injured when a drone struck a residential area in Galați, prompting strong reactions from Romanian and NATO officials. Leaders condemned the violation of Romanian airspace and emphasized the need for a coordinated response to ensure regional security.
- ▪A drone injured two people in Galați, Romania, during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
- ▪Romanian President Nicușor Dan stated that Romania will not accept the war's impact on its citizens.
- ▪NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte affirmed NATO's readiness to defend Allied territory against threats.
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Reactions to drone incident in RomaniaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA man walks at the site of a explosion at a residential block of flats following a drone hit close to the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, 2026. Inquam Photos via REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 04:14 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 04:14 PMMay 29 - NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, an incident likely to increase tensions on NATO's eastern flank.Here are some reactions to the incident:ROMANIAN PRESIDENT NICUSOR DAN"Romania is a NATO member state and will not accept, under any circumstances, that the war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine be transferred to its…
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