One of the Russian drones launched against Ukraine overnight on May 29 crossed into Romanian airspace, Romania’s Defense Ministry said.
The drone came down on the roof of a residential building in the southeastern city of Galați, sparking a fire. Two people were injured and taken to the hospital, and residents of the building were evacuated.
After Russian drones appeared on radar, Romania’s Air Force scrambled two aircraft and a helicopter. The warhead of the Shahed drone detonated on impact, Romania’s Defense Ministry said, citing preliminary reports.
Romania’s Foreign Ministry called the incident a “serious and irresponsible escalation” by Russia. Bucharest has informed its EU allies and the NATO Secretary General of the incident and requested the expedited transfer of anti-drone systems to Romania. The ministry said Romania would also take necessary diplomatic measures.
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