The Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galati, Romania, overnight has sparked worries about European security. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attack, calling it an “extremely serious act” that injured civilians. Meloni expressed solidarity with the affected individuals and the Romanian government.
European officials have criticized the drone strike in Galati, with Romania urging NATO to expedite the transfer of anti-drone capabilities. The country plans to implement measures against Moscow in response to the incident. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also denounced the attack, emphasizing the danger it poses to lives and NATO airspace.
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence reported that the Russian Federation conducted drone attacks near Romania’s river border with Ukraine. A drone breached Romanian airspace, crashed into a residential building in Galati, and caused a fire. The Ministry confirmed the incident, highlighting the ongoing aggression in the region.
