A Russian drone, identified as a Geran 2 (Shahed 136), struck a residential apartment block on the 10th floor in Galați, Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people. Romanian authorities reported the explosive payload detonated fully, and about 70 residents were evacuated. The drone was likely struck by Ukrainian air defenses over Ukraine, altering its trajectory into Romanian territory. Romania scrambled two F-16 fighters but was unable to intercept due to constraints on firing across Ukrainian airspace. Romania's president characterized this as the most serious security incident on Romanian territory since Russia's war against Ukraine began. NATO, EU, Ukraine, and allied leaders condemned the incident as a violation of NATO airspace and a threat to European security. Romania responded by expelling the Russian consul and closing the Russian consulate in Constanța. NATO pledged enhanced readiness and assistance to Romania.

A Russian drone, identified as a Geran 2 (Shahed 136), struck a residential apartment block on the 10th floor in Galați, Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people. Romanian authorities reported the explosive payload detonated fully, and about 70 residents were evacuated. The drone was likely struck by Ukrainian air defenses over Ukraine, altering its trajectory into Romanian territory. Romania scrambled two F-16 fighters but was unable to intercept due to constraints on firing across Ukrainian airspace. Romania's president characterized this as the most serious security incident on Romanian territory since Russia's war against Ukraine began. NATO, EU, Ukraine, and allied leaders condemned the incident as a violation of NATO airspace and a threat to European security. Romania responded by expelling the Russian consul and closing the Russian consulate in Constanța. NATO pledged enhanced readiness and assistance to Romania.