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 in the southeastern city of Galați, prompting strong reactions from Romanian and NATO officials. The incident is seen as a significant escalation that threatens regional security and sovereignty.
- ▪A drone injured two people in Galați, Romania, during a Russian attack on Ukraine.
- ▪Romanian President Nicusor Dan emphasized that Romania will not accept aggression against its citizens.
- ▪NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO is prepared to defend its territory against threats, including drone attacks.
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Reactions to drone incident in RomaniaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRomanian law enforcement officers work at the site of an explosion in a residential block of flats following a reported drone strike near the border with Ukraine, in Galati, Romania, May 29, 2026. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 06:24 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:24 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…
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