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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