Zelenskyy: Drone on Romanian soil originated from Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asserted that a drone which crashed in Romania on May 29 originated from a Russian attack targeting Ukraine's Odesa region.

Zelenskyy's statement on X (formerly Twitter) supports Romania's claim regarding the drone's origin. He further stated Ukraine's readiness to assist Romania in any necessary way following the incident. The drone's incursion into Romanian territory has drawn strong condemnation from international bodies.

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We are ready to support Romania in any way necessary under these circumstances.

NATO has denounced Russia's "recklessness" in relation to the drone incident. Similarly, European Union President Ursula von der Leyen commented that "Russia's war of aggression has crossed another line." Two individuals sustained minor injuries as a result of the drone crashing on Romanian soil.

The incident underscores the ongoing tensions and the potential for spillover effects from the conflict in Ukraine into neighboring NATO member states. Both NATO and the EU have reiterated their support for Ukraine and their condemnation of Russia's military actions.

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Russia's war of aggression has crossed another line.