Romania Drone Strike Injures Two as Russia Signals More Incidents Near NATO Territory
Russia warned Europe to expect additional drone-related incidents after Romania reported that a drone struck a residential building near the Ukrainian border, injuring two civilians and drawing a sharp response from NATO.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said European countries should prepare for more disruptions as governments continue supporting Ukraine. His remarks followed an incident in Galați, Romania, where authorities said a Russian drone hit an apartment building during a broader attack targeting Ukraine.
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NATO condemned the strike and reaffirmed its commitment to defend alliance territory. Romanian officials described the incident as a significant escalation because civilians were injured in a populated area of a NATO member state.
The episode highlights growing concerns that Russia’s war against Ukraine could increasingly spill beyond Ukraine’s borders, forcing NATO members to strengthen air defenses and reassess security risks along the alliance’s eastern flank.
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