Russian drone hits Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border, officials say
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people. Romanian officials condemned the incident as a serious escalation and a violation of international law. NATO and EU leaders expressed solidarity with Romania and emphasized the need for a coordinated response to Russia's actions.
- ▪The drone attack occurred overnight in Galati, near the Ukrainian border.
- ▪Romania's Ministry of National Defense stated that investigations are ongoing and condemned Russia's actions.
- ▪The Romanian president called the incident the most serious to affect national territory since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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- ▪ Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2 - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring two — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block — BBC News
- ▪ Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2 — ABC News — International
- ▪ Armed Russian drone slams into Romanian apartment building, leaving two injured — New York Post
- ▪ Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2 — Korea Times
- ▪ Russian drone hits residential building in Nato member Romania — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania near Ukraine border — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Russian drone strikes Romanian apartment building, Romania says — CBS News — Top
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRussian drone hits Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border, oficials sayTwo people were injured and taken to the hospital, officials said.ByJon HaworthMay 29, 2026, 8:47 AM1:26This photo released by Romania's Department for Emergency Situations shows a fire on top of a block of flats after a drone crash caused an explosion and fire on impact, in Galati, eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, Friday May 29, 2026.
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