- A Russian Geran 2 drone struck a residential building in the city of Galati on May 29 2026 injuring two people and forcing the evacuation of 70 residents
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Constanta and declared the Consul General persona non grata in response to the incident
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Vladimir Putin is aware of the event but noted the Russian delegation is currently focused on bilateral relations in Astana
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and US Ambassador Matt Whitaker condemned the incursion as a serious violation of international law and pledged to defend every inch of allied territory
- Romania has requested that NATO allies accelerate the transfer of anti-drone capabilities and has signed a contract for new defenses under the European Union SAFE programme
Putin informed of Russian drone crash in Romania as NATO condemns reckless behavior
May 29, 2026, 3:44:13 PM UTC(1 hour ago)
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From:@DeItaone
PUTIN ON DRONE IN ROMANIA: I HAVE JUST HEARD ABOUT THIS
PUTIN: I HEAR SOME DRONE FLEW IN ROMANIA, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE DRONE IS
PUTIN: NO ONE CAN TELL ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF A DRONE
PUTIN: UKRAINIAN DRONES FLEW INTO POLAND AND BALTIC STATES BEFORE
