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Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania near Ukraine border

Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania near Ukraine border

Summary

A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, Romania, near the border with Ukraine, injuring two people and causing a fire. This is the first time a drone has struck a residential building in Romania since the war in Ukraine began.

Key Facts

  • The drone entered Romanian airspace and crashed on the roof of an apartment building in Galati.
  • Two people were injured with minor abrasions and received medical treatment.
  • The impact started a fire that was later extinguished by emergency services.
  • Romania is a member of NATO and borders Ukraine.
  • Dozens of drone incursions linked to the Ukraine war have happened near Romania since 2022.
  • Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after drone detection.
  • An air raid alert had been issued in Ukraine overnight due to expected Russian strikes but was later lifted.
  • This incident marks the first drone attack on a residential building in Romania during the conflict.
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