A drone struck a high-rise building in Romania: a fire broke out, and there are casualties
29 May 05:51
On the night of Thursday, May 29, a drone struck a residential high-rise building in the Romanian city of Galați, located near the border with Ukraine. Following the impact, an explosion occurred on the tenth floor of the building and a fire broke out.
The incident was reported by Romania’s Department of Emergency Situations, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to preliminary information, two people were injured as a result of the strike. The fire that broke out in the apartment after the explosion has already been extinguished.
What happened in Galați
According to Romanian emergency services, a drone crashed into an apartment building in the municipality of Galați.
“In the municipality of Galați, a drone crashed into an apartment building, causing an explosion and a fire in an apartment located on the 10th floor,” the statement said.
Emergency services arrived at the scene promptly. Rescuers extinguished the fire that broke out after the explosion.
According to available information, two people were injured. Details about their condition are being clarified.
Social media showed the aftermath of the strike
After the incident, footage from the scene began circulating on social media. It shows the aftermath of the strike on a high-rise building in Galati.
Social media users report that the incident occurred amid Russian attacks using “Shahed”-type strike drones on Ukrainian ports on the Danube.
Officially, the cause and origin of the drone still require confirmation from the competent authorities in Romania.
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Galati is located near Ukraine
The city of Galați is located in eastern Romania, near the border with Ukraine and the Danube port area. This region has repeatedly been in the vicinity of Russian drone attack routes targeting Ukrainian port infrastructure.
Previously, Russian “Shahed” drones had already entered Romanian airspace, and drone debris had been found within the country. However, reports of a drone striking a residential building in the city directly have caused a particularly strong reaction.
Romania is a member of NATO
Romania is a member of NATO, so any incidents involving drones on its territory attract heightened attention.
The falling of debris or drone strikes in Alliance countries bordering Ukraine have repeatedly been the subject of diplomatic reactions and security discussions.
In April, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador over an incident involving a drone crash near the city of Galați. A few days later, drone debris was found in the country again.
The incident occurred amid attacks on Ukrainian ports
According to social media reports, the strike in Galați occurred during another round of Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure in the Danube region.
Ukrainian Danube ports have repeatedly been targeted by Russian strikes, particularly following the blockage and disruption of maritime routes. Attacks on port infrastructure in southern Odesa Oblast pose risks not only to Ukraine but also to the border regions of neighboring countries.
That is why every instance of a drone crash or strike in Romania has not only local but also international significance.
What is known about the victims
According to preliminary reports, two people were injured after a drone struck a high-rise building in Galați.
It is currently reported that the fire in the tenth-floor apartment has already been extinguished. Information regarding the extent of damage to the building and the condition of the victims is being clarified.
Emergency services responded to the scene after reports of an explosion and fire.
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