Russian drone hits high-rise building in NATO member state Romania:
A Russian drone has crashed into a high-rise building in Romania during attacks on Ukraine ...
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Russian Drone Hits Residential Building in RomaniaA Geran-2 drone exploded atop a 10-story block in Galati, injuring two people near the Ukraine border.
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- A Russian Geran-2 drone struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, causing injuries to two individuals.
- Romania condemned the incident as a serious breach of international law and requested expedited drone defense support.
- NATO and the EU highlighted the threat posed by Russia’s actions and pledged to enhance security measures.
- Several EU countries and the German government expressed solidarity with Romania and readiness to defend NATO territory.
Serious violation of international law.— Oana Toiu, Romanian Foreign Minister, describing the drone strike on Romania.
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