Romania: Russian drone strikes Galati apartment building
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Key Points:
- A Russian drone crashed onto the roof of a 10-storey apartment building in Galati, southeastern Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire; the building was evacuated as a precaution.
- The drone entered Romanian airspace during renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine near the border, marking a significant escalation condemned by Romania, the EU, and NATO.
- Romania has informed NATO and requested accelerated transfer of anti-drone capabilities, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressing full solidarity and vowing to strengthen defense.
- Another drone without explosives was found in northern Romania near Baia Mare, and authorities are investigating its origin.
- Separately, Russian drones struck the Izmail port area in Ukraine's Odesa region, disrupting electricity to nearby villages; Izmail is a strategic Ukrainian port frequently targeted by Russia.