Russian attack on Ukraine spills into Romania after drone hits residential building
At least two people were injured in the incident (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of May 29, a drone crashed into a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați. The incident sparked a fire, according to Faytuks Network and the official Facebook page of the Romanian Emergency Response Service.
Around 2:42 a.m., media began reporting that a drone had struck a residential building in Galați, Romania. It was suspected to be a Russian drone, as Russia was simultaneously carrying out a massive drone attack on Ukraine’s Odesa region (Galați is located close to that region).
"Initial reports suggest that a Russian drone has struck an apartment building in Galați, Romania. The incident occurred shortly after authorities issued an alert warning of the “possibility of falling objects from surrounding airspace,'" wrote Faytuks Network.
The Romanian city of Galați (Photo: Google Maps)
Some time later, the drone incident was confirmed by the Emergency Response Service (ISU). According to their statement, the drone struck a residential building, causing an explosion and a fire in an apartment on the 10th floor.
"ISU Galați forces and resources arrived at the scene to deal with the aftermath of the incident and secure the area, with the support of other Ministry of Internal Affairs units and specialized SRI teams. Two people who were in the apartment that caught fire evacuated themselves. No casualties have been found so far," the statement reads.
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The post was later updated. According to the new information, two people with injuries are receiving medical attention at the scene. Firefighters have also extinguished the blaze.
An investigative team specialising in explosives is now being sent to the site, which includes officers from the Criminal Investigation Directorate and the National Institute of Forensic Science under the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police.
Other incidents
On the night of May 2, a Russian drone violated Romania’s airspace during an attack on Ukraine. As a result, the country scrambled F-16 fighter jets.
On the night of April 25, drone fragments were found in Romania after attacks. The incident damaged an electricity pole and an outbuilding of a residential house.
