Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats in Galati area

On 29 May 2026, a Russian drone hit an apartment building in the Galati area of Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people. Romania said the drone, a Geran-2 launched against Ukraine, crashed into the building. Video showed the moment of impact.

NATO members and the EU condemned Russia, and NATO vowed to defend alliance territory. Romania moved to expel Russia's consul general and to close the Russian consulate; Bulgaria and Italy also condemned the strike. Putin said it was too early to say whether the drone was Russian, suggested it could have been Ukrainian and demanded proof, while the Kremlin said he was aware of the incident. Russia warned Europe of more drone fallout.