UK condemns Russian drone crash in Romania: ‘Extremely dangerous and reckless’

WorldPolitics
29 May 2026 • 7:49 PM MYT
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UK condemns Russian drone crash in Romania: ‘Extremely dangerous and reckless’

  • A Russian drone crashed into a block of flats in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and causing a fire.
  • The incident occurred on Thursday night amidst Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, marking the first time Romanian citizens have been injured by such a crossing.
  • Sir Keir Starmer condemned the drone strike as a “serious violation of Nato airspace”, with Yvette Cooper calling it “extremely dangerous and reckless”.
  • Nato allies, including the UK, condemned the attack, with Secretary-General Mark Rutte affirming the alliance's readiness to defend its territory.
  • Romania's President Nicusor Dan requested additional anti-drone capabilities from allies and called for a “firm, coordinated and appropriate response”.

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