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A Russian drone has hit a Romanian apartment block. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said "Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line" and that the EU is preparing a "21st package of sanctions".

Romanian president says he will ‘order proportionate measures’ in response to Russian drone strike – Europe live <p>EU president Ursula von der Leyen says bloc will ‘keep increasing the pressure on Russia’ after drone hits apartment block in Galați</p><p><strong>A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galati in eastern Romania, a Nato country, leaving two people injured.</strong></p><p>Romania’s president <strong>Nicușor Dan </strong>has called a meeting of the national security council for this morning to discuss the response, saying he will “order proportionate measures.” Separately, Romania summoned the Russian ambassador.</p><p><em>“What happened today in Galați is <strong>the direct consequence of Russia’s war of aggression unleashed against Ukraine,</strong> the irresponsible and indiscriminate manner in which Moscow operates these weapon systems in the immediate vicinity of Nato borders, as well as the systematic disregard for international law. <strong>There is no ambiguity regarding the perpetrator or the cause of this aggression.</strong>”</em></p><p><em>“Romania is a Nato member state and will not accept, in any way, the war of agg…

Nato criticises Russia’s ‘reckless behaviour’ after drone hits Romanian apartments, injuring two https://www.byteseu.com/2062108/ Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as war continues – what’s the latestpublished at 11:50 BST 11:50 BST Image source, State Emergency Service of Ukraine Image caption, …

Romanian civilian infrastructure has been hit by a Russian drone. If that happened four years ago, there'd be a public outcry. Instead both US & UK keep lifting sanctions off Russia, despite intensified civilian violence.

The drone explosion in the port of Constanța shows that Russia’s war is increasingly spilling over into EU territory. I spoke with Foreign Minister @oana_toiu about today's developments and expressed the EU’s full solidarity with Romania. (1/3)

Russian Drone Strike in Romania Injures Civilians Near NATO Border Like Follow Followed Add us on By Haley Fuller Published Jun 1, 2026, 9:42 AM EDT Sign in to your Military.com account President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) A Russian drone struck a residential apartment building in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, injuring two civilians and intensifying concerns that Moscow's war against Ukraine is increasingly spilling into NATO territory. The drone entered Romanian airspace on May 29 during a large-scale Russian attack against targets in neighboring Ukraine before crashing into a residential building in the city of Galați. Two civilians were injured and a fire broke out after the impact, according to Romanian officials and multiple international news reports. The strike marked one of the most serious known incidents involving a Russian drone impacting a populated civilian area inside a NATO member state since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. NATO leaders condemned t…

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NATO vows 'absolute solidarity' with Romania over Russian drone Mark Rutte said "Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all."

Russian drone hits apartment block in NATO state Romania - CNBC A Russian drone collided with an apartment building in Romania, a NATO member state, early on Friday morning. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said in aposton X on Friday morning that he had convened a meeting of his national defense council in response to what he called "the most serious incident to affect the national territory" since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. The collision occurred in Galați, Dan said, a city near Romania's border with Ukraine. "We will order proportionate measures in relation to the Russian Federation," he said, adding that the strike had resulted in injuries. "The unprecedented nature of the event demands a firm, coordinated, and appropriate response — at the national, allied, and international levels." Dan added that full responsibility lay with Russia and "the irresponsible and indiscriminate manner in which Moscow operates these weapon systems in the immediate vicinity of NATO borders, as well as the systematic disregard for international law." He said that Romania's armed forces acted in accordance with established procedure and were under firm orders to …

Romanian maritime drone explosion demonstrates Russian threat is increasing, von der Leyen says https://www.europesays.com/people/103512/ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has offered her solidarity with Romania after a maritime drone exploded…

kyivindependent.com/drone-report... This must not be addressed as a Russian attack on Romania, it must be an attack on Europe, Nato and hold Putin and Russia accountable. Start shooting down everything close to a Nato border.

NATO says drone that crashed in Romania was 'of Russian origin' NATO is considering how to improve NATO countries’ defense against drones, a spokesperson for NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe said

🇷🇴 Russian drone hits high-rise building in Romania. How did the world react? ▪️ NATO: "We condemn Russia's recklessness. We will continue to strengthen defenses against all threats, including drones." ▪️ Von der Leyen: Russia "crossed another red line." 21st package of sanctions is being prepared.

NATO vows 'absolute solidarity' with Romania over Russian drone NATO chief Mark Rutte pledged the alliance's "absolute solidarity" in a call with Romania's president Friday, slamming Russia for a drone crash that injured two people in the country bordering Ukraine. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.

Romania hit by drone strike: Foreign Minister speaks to FRANCE 24 It was two o’clock in the morning when the explosion hit — a Russian drone smashing into the tenth floor of an apartment block in the Romanian town of Galati, just 11 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets and a military helicopter, while emergency alerts were sent to residents across the affected region. Two people were injured and the apartment building was swiftly evacuated. The incident has sparked condemnation across NATO capitals and raised fresh concerns about the growing risks along the alliance’s eastern flank.

European Commission president warns a drone explosion in a Romanian port is a direct consequence of the Russia-Ukraine war, sparking spillover fears, according to the European Commission president. (Al Jazeera)

A Russian drone crossed into Romania & struck a residential apartment block in Galați, injuring two people and triggering NATO F-16 scrambles. Romanian President Nicușor Dan convened emergency defense councils while NATO Sec General Mark Rutte warned Russia's war doesn't stop at Ukraine's border.

NEW!!! Romania summons Putin's envoy after drone crashes into residential building Bucharest confirms downed drone in Galați was of Russian origin; President convenes supreme defense council to discuss response and EU sanctions.

EU condemns downing of Russian drone in Romania and promises to tighten sanctions https://www.europesays.com/people/92998/ Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, issued a statement on behalf of the EU strongly…

First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania <p>Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>The Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, has said the alliance is “ready to defend every inch” of its territory <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/29/russian-drone-romanian-apartments-wounding-two-people-and-starting-fire">after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania</a>, a member state, during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine.</p><p><strong>What else is happening?</strong> Sweden will donate <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/29/ukraine-war-briefing-gripen-jet-deal-sweden-zelenskyy">16 of its existing Gripen fighter jets</a> by next year to Ukraine, which will go on to buy an initial 20 of the latest model, they announced on Thursday, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited an airbase in Uppsala, 70km (45 miles) north of Stockholm.</p><p><strong>What did Netanyahu say?</strong> The Israeli prime minister, who…

🚨🚨 WAR ALERT: 🚨🚨 Russia Strikes NATO Member Romania...... White House Goes Silent. NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment building, wounding two. Ukraine gives warning to the UK, that Russia is trying to push into the EU and instigate a larger war purposefully. .

Romania uses UAV incident for confrontation as part of NATO-EU playbook — Russian embassy Romania openly follows the EU and NATO’s foreign policy course, the Russian embassy to Bucharest said

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'Crossed Yet Another Line': EU And NATO React After Russian Drone Hits ... NATO, the EU, and regional leaders condemned a Russian drone incident in which a residential building in Romania’s Galati region was struck Friday morning, injuring two people. Officials called it a dangerous escalation and a threat to NATO security. Leaders including Ursula von der Leyen and Maia Sandu pledged solidarity and warned Russia had crossed a new line. NATO, theEU, and regional leaders have condemned what they called a “reckless”Russianescalation after a drone struck an apartment building in Romania’s Galati region, injuring two people and triggering a fire near the Ukrainian border. Friday morning, Romania’s defense ministrysaidthe incident occurred overnight during Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure near the Danube frontier. Follow our coverage of the war on the@Kyivpost_official. One drone crossed into Romanian airspace, was tracked by radar, and ultimately crashed onto a residential building, setting it ablaze before emergency services extinguished the fire. “This incident represents a serious and irresponsible escalation on the part of the Russian Federation,” Romania’s d…

In response to the drone hitting an apt building in Galati, Romania's president expels Russia's consul general in Constanta & says he'll close the consulate. Moscow vows retaliatory measures, accusing the West of trying to distract from Ukraine's attack in Starobilsk. NATO emergency meeting called.

EU records drone incidents amid continued Ukrainian strikes — Russian diplomat Kiev has been striking the European Union every week, Maria Zakharova stressed

NATO members condemn Russia after drone slams into Romania apartment ... Video Ad Feedback Aftermath of drone strike in Romanian town of Galati 1:18 • Source: CNN Aftermath of drone strike in Romanian town of Galati 1:18 Russia NATO War in Ukraine European Union See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania early Friday, officials said, wounding two people and drawing condemnation from NATO allies. Bucharest summoned Moscow's ambassador after the strike hit Galati near the Ukrainian border. The incident marks the 28th time Russian drones have breached Romanian airspace since Moscow began attacking Ukrainian ports across the Danube. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. An explosive-laden Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania early Friday, injuring two people, its government said, as Moscow’s forces attacked a nearby Ukrainian port. The strike drew swift condemnation from the European Union and NATO, with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker calling the strike a “reckless incursion.” “We will defend every inch of NATO territory,” he said on X . Meanwhile, Bucharest is …

Fico calls on the EU to engage in dialogue with Russia following the ... “In connection with the drone incident… I call for restraint in statements and the immediate opening of dialogue between the European Union and Russia,” he wrote on Facebook*. The Romanian Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into the drone crash into a residential building in the city of Galați. Two people were injured as a result of the incident. Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte contacted the Romanian authorities following the drone incident. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador following the drone crash. * Meta — the owner of Facebook, whose activities have been deemed extremist and banned in Russia by a ruling of the Tverskoy District Court of Moscow dated 21 March 2022.

A Russian drone strike on Romanian apartments in Galați has sparked fires, injuries, and emergency NATO talks. With concerns mounting over a wider campaign of hybrid warfare across Europe, read how NATO is moving to counter these critical airspace violations. www.ibanet.org/NATO-moves-t...

Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.