Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire. Approximately 70 residents were evacuated as emergency services responded to the incident. This marks the first time Romanian citizens have been harmed by Russian drones during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
- ▪A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, Romania, causing injuries and a fire.
- ▪The drone's entire explosive payload detonated, affecting the 10th floor of the building.
- ▪Romania's foreign ministry condemned the incident as a serious escalation and requested anti-drone capabilities from NATO.
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Russian drone crashes into apartment building in RomaniaJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris GrahamReutersAbout 70 people were evacuated as the fire was put outA Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, the country's defence ministry said early on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people. The drone crashed in the eastern city of Galati as Russia carried out attacks in Ukraine near the border, the ministry said in a statement. The Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations said the drone's entire explosive payload detonated, causing a fire on the 10th floor of the residential building.
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