Romania seeks NATO anti-drone support after Russian drone hits apartment block

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Romania seeks NATO anti-drone support

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Romania convenes its national defense council after a Russian drone strikes an apartment block in Galați, blaming Russia and requesting additional NATO anti-drone capabilities.
NATO condemns Russia's drone strike near the Romania-Ukraine border, pledging to further strengthen regional defenses and maintain close contact with Romanian authorities.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces increased eastern border security and a planned 21st sanctions package after Russia's drone incursion injures civilians on EU territory.

Romania steps up security response

As reported by President Nicușor Dan in a post on X, the Romanian government is convening its national defense council after the drone collision in Galați early on Friday, and is preparing what he describes as proportionate measures in relation to the Russian Federation. Dan says full responsibility lies with Russia and criticizes what he calls Moscow's indiscriminate operation of weapon systems near NATO borders and its disregard for international law.

Dan says Romania's armed forces follow established procedure and are under firm orders to shoot down the drone as soon as conditions allow, but a decision is ultimately made not to engage because of the heightened risk to civilian safety. He adds that all NATO allies and EU member countries are informed of the incident, while his government requests additional NATO anti-drone capabilities and plans to alert the UN Security Council over what it calls Russia's repeated violations of international law.

NATO and EU warn of broader regional risks

A NATO spokesperson says the apartment building is struck while Russia attacks Ukrainian infrastructure near the Romania-Ukraine border. The alliance condemns what it calls Russia's recklessness, and says NATO will continue strengthening defenses against threats including drones, while Secretary General Mark Rutte remains in contact with Romanian authorities.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says on X that Russia's war of aggression has crossed another line after a Russian drone incursion hits a densely populated area on EU territory and injures civilians. She says the EU stands in full solidarity with Romania and will keep increasing pressure on Russia as it strengthens security and deterrence on its eastern border, adding that the bloc is preparing a 21st package of sanctions.

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