Romanian crisis meeting after Russian drone hits building, wounding two
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania, injuring two individuals. This incident has prompted a national defense council meeting and condemnation from NATO and EU leaders. Romania is now seeking to enhance its anti-drone capabilities in response to this escalation.
- ▪A Russian drone struck an apartment complex in Galati, Romania, wounding a 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old woman.
- ▪Romania's defense ministry is accelerating the transfer of anti-drone capabilities to the country.
- ▪NATO and EU leaders condemned the incident, calling it a serious escalation by Russia.
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Romanian President Nicusor Dan calls defence council meeting over 'unprecedented' Russian drone crashTopic:WarFri 29 May 2026 at 8:28pmFri 29 May 2026 at 8:28pmFri 29 May 2026 at 8:28pmTwo people have been injured after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment complex in a Romanian city. (Reuters: Romanian Department for Emergency Situations)In short: A Russian drone has hit an apartment building in a Romanian city bordering Ukraine wounding a teenage boy and woman in her 50s. Romania, a NATO member, was joined in condemning the incident by NATO chief Mark Rutte and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. What's next?Romania's defence ministry has said it is working to "accelerate the transfer of anti-drone capabilities to Romania".
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