A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania’s Galati city near the Ukraine border early Friday, marking the first direct hit on a residential building in the NATO-member country since the war began in 2022. (PICS/AFP)
Updated On: 2026-05-29 03:04 PM IST
Compiled by : Mrinal Doshi
Forensic investigators examine the rooftop impact site where the drone crashed after entering Romanian airspace during overnight attacks near the border
Romanian authorities said two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after drones were detected entering the country’s airspace overnight
A 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old woman were seriously injured in the strike and later shifted to hospital for treatment, officials said
President Nicusor Dan called an emergency national defence meeting, describing the strike as the most serious incident affecting Romanian territory since Russia invaded Ukraine
Municipal workers clear broken glass and debris from the streets of Galati after the explosion damaged homes and nearby buildings
Investigators collect and measure pieces of debris believed to be from the Russian drone as authorities launch a detailed probe
Emergency responders rushed to the damaged apartment building after the drone impact triggered a fire and shattered windows
The latest drone incident has renewed concerns across Eastern Europe, where countries bordering Ukraine and Russia are facing increasing risks from cross-border drone incursions linked to the ongoing war
