Romania alerts NATO after drone hits apartment complex near Ukraine

Romania has formally alerted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following a drone crash into an apartment complex in a Romanian border town near Ukraine. The incident occurred early Friday morning, prompting a strong reaction from the Romanian Foreign Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry described the event as a "serious and irresponsible escalation by Russia." The drone crashed and hit the roof of a large apartment complex in the town of Galați, which is situated just kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The impact ignited a fire, which has since been extinguished.

Following the notification to Stoltenberg, Romania has "requested measures to expedite the transfer of anti-drone capabilities to Romania." These capabilities refer to systems designed to intercept or shoot down enemy drones. The Romanian emergency services reported that two individuals sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

The crash highlights the ongoing security concerns in the region, particularly for NATO member states bordering Ukraine, amid the conflict with Russia. The incident underscores Romania's vulnerability and its call for enhanced defensive measures.

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