Drone strikes residential building in Romania officials

RT.com
29 May 2026, 06:06 GMT+10

At least two people were injured after a UAV crashed into an apartment block in the city of Galati on Friday

A drone crashed into an apartment block in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border on Friday, injuring two people, emergency services said.

According to the regional emergency services department, a drone carrying explosives struck the 10th floor of the building, sparking a fire. Around 70 residents were evacuated.

Daniela Enciu, head of the regional ambulance service, said a woman was hospitalized with first-degree burns, while a teenage boy was treated for a panic attack.

Firefighters, police officers, and a bomb squad are working at the scene.

A video posted on social media purports to show the moment of the strike.

Romania has repeatedly accused Russia of violating its airspace with drones. During the most recent incident in April, Romanian officials said a UAV damaged a house and an electrical pole near Galati. Moscow denied the allegations, arguing there was no definitive proof that the drones were Russian.

Several suspected Ukrainian drones have veered into the airspace of the Baltic states in recent months. On May 7, a UAV damaged four empty oil storage tanks in eastern Latvia near the Russian border. Moscow has accused the Baltic states of allowing Ukraine to use their airspace to conduct strikes deep inside Russia - an allegation the NATO members have denied.

(RT.com)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Mexico City Sun.

More Information

South America

Section

Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff charge into French Open 3rd round

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) A pair of top seeds advanced to the third round of the French Open with No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka...

Neymar ruled out of Brazil friendlies, set to miss FIFA World Cup opener

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], May 28 (ANI): Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil's national football team's upcoming friendlies and is set...

India poised for critical mineral breakthrough within a year, says Minister G Kishan Reddy

By Kaushal Verma New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, on Thursday announced that...

Report: USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino meets with AC Milan

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) It has been a busy time for U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino,...

KT Men Teams Up with Lionel Messi and Argentina Football Association for GOAT Grooming Range in India, targets Rs. 200cr

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23: KT Men, the men's grooming and personal care brand from the house of KT Professional,...

Viaz Tyres Bets on Tyre Manufacturing Expansion After Strong FY26 Growth

VMPL Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 20: Viaz Tyres Ltd. is preparing for a major expansion into tyre manufacturing as the company...

World

Section