'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
Residents of Galati, Romania, are shaken after a Russian drone struck an apartment building, causing damage and injuries. The incident has heightened fears among locals, who feel increasingly vulnerable due to the proximity of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite being a NATO member, many residents express frustration over the lack of effective air defense during the attack.
- ▪A Russian drone hit an apartment block in Galati, Romania, causing significant damage and injuries to residents.
- ▪Local residents are expressing fear and frustration over their safety following the drone strike.
- ▪Romania's government has condemned the attack and is considering diplomatic measures against Russia.
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'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fearsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, in Galati'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after Russian drone strikeIn some parts of Europe, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine can feel like a distant threat. But in Romania, that war is right next door and increasingly dangerous.In Galati, there is an apartment block with a hole in the roof that proves it.Residents have just begun returning to check on their homes, after an attack drone slammed into the building early on Friday as dozens of people slept.It sparked a fire and panic.We climbed 11 floors up to the roof on Saturday to see where the drone punched through the concrete.
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