Russian 'Geran-2' drone struck Galați building, investigation finds

An investigation by the Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has confirmed that a drone which struck a residential building in Galați on May 29, 2026, was a Russian-made "Geran-2" unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed for kamikaze missions.

The drone, constructed from carbon fiber and bearing Cyrillic inscriptions, was equipped with a KOMETA GNSS navigation system capable of using multiple satellite networks. It carried a substantial warhead of approximately 30 kilograms of TNT-equivalent high explosives, which detonated upon impact. The analysis of its components showed similarities to other drones of the same type previously recovered in border incidents.

The target was initially detected in Ukrainian airspace near the Romanian border. The incident, which caused an explosion and a fire in a 10th-floor apartment, led to a RO-Alert being issued for the surrounding areas. Two individuals sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The event prompted an emergency meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT).

President Nicușor Dan also presented evidence confirming the drone's Russian origin, citing the "ГЕРАН-2" inscription and the complete similarity of its electronic systems, navigation, command modules, and engine to previously discovered drones of this type. Romania will share these findings with its NATO and EU allies.