Drone hits apartment block in NATO member Romania during Russian attack on nearby Ukrainian port
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A Russian drone struck and exploded on the roof of an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people, following a Russian attack on the nearby Ukrainian port of Izmail.
- The drone entered Romanian airspace near the Ukraine border before crashing, with Romanian defense forces deploying F-16 jets authorized to engage targets during the incident.
- Galati is located near the Ukrainian border, close to Izmail port on the Danube River, a frequent target of Russian attacks amid ongoing conflict.
- Romania, a NATO and EU member, has experienced 28 Russian drone incursions into its airspace since the start of Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports, escalating regional tensions with Moscow.
- NATO has previously condemned Russian drone violations of member states' airspace, including incidents in Poland and Romania, labeling Moscow's actions as dangerous and irresponsible.