Russian Drone Crash in Romania Injures Two

A Russian drone crashed onto a residential building in Galati, Romania, injuring two individuals according to the Romanian Defense Ministry. The incident occurred during the night of May 28-29 when a drone, part of a series of assaults on Ukrainian targets by Russia, entered Romanian airspace and was tracked before it impacted the apartment building, causing a fire.

The Romanian General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations confirmed that the drone struck a ten-storey structure, leading to its evacuation. Russia has intensively targeted the Ukrainian port of Reni near Galati as part of its ongoing military operations.

In response, the Romanian Foreign Ministry described the event as a "grave and irresponsible escalation from Russia" and indicated that it had informed NATO and called for enhanced anti-drone defenses. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reiterated the alliance's commitment to defend its members, labeling Russia's actions as reckless and a collective threat.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also stated that Russia has "crossed yet another line," expressing solidarity with Romania while emphasizing the need for increased security measures along the eastern border.

Separately, another drone was discovered without an explosive mechanism near Baia Mare in northwestern Romania, and investigations are ongoing regarding its origin. In Ukraine, drones reportedly struck the port area of Izmail, further escalating regional tensions.