Romania has discovered drone fragments in the southeastern city of Galați following a Russian overnight attack on neighboring Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Defense, the debris damaged an الكهرباء pole and a household annex.
Romania’s emergency response agency later announced it was evacuating the area where the fragments were found, as they could contain explosive material. The remains will be transported to a secure location for disposal.
Romania, a member of NATO and the European Union, shares a 650-kilometer land border with Ukraine and has repeatedly accused Russia of violating its airspace during attacks on Ukrainian ports in the Danube region.
According to reports, although drone fragments have previously fallen on Romanian territory, this is the first time they have caused material damage to property.
Romania’s Ministry of Defense strongly condemned the incident, calling it a threat to regional security, a violation of international law, and a risk to the safety of citizens and NATO.
Two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, part of the United Kingdom’s air policing mission in Romania, were scrambled to monitor the situation, while residents in nearby areas were advised to seek shelter.
Meanwhile, Romanian authorities said a U.S.-made anti-drone system is expected to be integrated into national air defense systems as part of efforts to strengthen security along the border with Ukraine.
