Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-29 · 07:53 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Romania, a NATO member, reported that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine. This marks the first instance of a drone hitting a densely populated area in Romania and causing injuries during the conflict. The incident is expected to heighten tensions on NATO's eastern flank, as Ukraine's allies are concerned about the war spilling over borders. A NATO spokesperson condemned Russia's actions and stated that the alliance will continue to bolster its defenses against all threats, including drones.

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We condemn Russia’s recklessness.

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Nato will continue to strengthen our defences against all threats, including drones.

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A drone injured two people in Romania during an overnight Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine.

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This is the first time a drone has hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries during the war.

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The incident is likely to increase tensions on Nato’s eastern flank.

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Nato member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the war that a drone had hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries.The incident in Romania, also a member of the European Union, ‌was likely to increase tensions on Nato’s eastern flank at a time when Ukraine’s allies were worried about Russia’s war on its neighbour spilling over its borders.“We condemn Russia’s recklessness, and Nato will continue to strengthen our defences against all threats, including drones,” a Nato spokesperson posted on X.

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