Galati
Coverage of Galati in the Nexus archive.
- A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.
A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded at a Romanian Black Sea port, with three others detonating nearby. No injuries were reported, and Romanian authorities stated the drones were lost due to Russian electronic warfare. Evacuations were temporarily implemented but later suspended.
- A maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port, no one hurt
A maritime drone exploded at Romania's Constanta port, causing no injuries. The drone, linked to the Ukraine war, self-detonated while the area was secured. This follows a prior incident in Galati where a Russian drone injured two people.
- Romania wakes up to its vulnerability to Russian drones: 'We are theoretically in a country at peace, and this should not happen'
Romania is confronting its vulnerability to Russian drone attacks after a building in Galati was struck. The incident has raised concerns in a country that considers itself at peace, as highlighted by a quoted statement from the article.
- Romania Identifies Drone Behind Strike on Apartment Block as Russian
Romania confirmed a Russian-origin Geran-2 drone struck an apartment block in Galati, injuring two people and marking the first such attack outside Ukraine since Russia's invasion. President Zelensky welcomed the findings and called for enhanced cooperation against shared threats.
- ‘We Have Confirmation It Is a Russian Drone’: Romania Seeks Faster NATO Support
Romania confirmed a Russian drone crashed into a Galati residential building, injuring two, calling it a violation of airspace. US General Alexus Grynkewich agreed to proposals to transfer military equipment to Romania, which seeks accelerated delivery.
- Romania, Ukraine to Boost Joint Drone Production After Russian Drone Strike
Romania and Ukraine will accelerate joint drone production following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galati, Romania. Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the cooperation.
- Romania hit by drone strike: Foreign Minister speaks to FRANCE 24
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and prompting a military response. NATO has condemned the incident, raising concerns about security risks along its eastern flank.
- Russian drone crash in Romania: NATO still seeks defense systems adapted to drone incursions
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galati, Romania on May 29, 2026. NATO continues to seek defense systems adapted to drone incursions.
- ‘I’m Afraid for My Life’: Romanians Fear More Drone Strikes After Russian Drone Hits Apartment Block
A Russian drone crashed into a residential apartment block in Galati, Romania, injuring two civilians. Residents expressed fear and confusion over why the drone was not intercepted, citing concerns about the Ukraine war spreading to NATO territory.
- NATO vows to ‘defend every inch of Allied territory’ after Russian drone strikes Romanian apartment block: ‘Danger to us all’
NATO pledged to defend Allied territory following Russian drone strikes that injured a woman and child in Galati, Romania, near the Ukraine border. Romanian authorities reported a Russian drone entered their airspace, causing the incident.
- Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galati, Romania, injuring a woman and child, prompting NATO to condemn Moscow's 'reckless behavior' and reaffirm its commitment to defending alliance territory. Russia's government acknowledged the incident, with officials warning of continued drone operations in European countries.
- Russian drone hits Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border, officials say
A Russian drone struck a Romanian residential apartment building in Galati, near Romania's border with Ukraine, resulting in two injuries. The attack occurred overnight in the eastern town of Galati.
- Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed in eastern Romania's Galati, injuring two people. Romania, a NATO member, requested faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, calling the drone's flight a violation of international law.
- Drone hits Romania apartment block during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine
A drone crashed into an apartment block in Galati, Romania, causing a fire on the building's roof. The incident occurred during a Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine.
- Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
A Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashed in Romania, injuring two people and causing a fire. Romanian authorities reported the drone violated international law, prompting a NATO request for anti-drone capabilities and evacuation efforts. The incident led to EU sanctions discussions and calls for increased defense from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.
- Armed Russian drone slams into Romanian apartment building, leaving two injured
An armed Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two civilians. This marks the first time Romanian civilians have been wounded by a Russian drone strike since the war began.
- Russian drone hits Romanian apartments, wounding two people and starting fire
A Russian drone involved in an attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people and starting a fire. Romanian authorities scrambled F-16 fighter jets in response, condemning the incident as an 'irresponsible escalation' by Moscow.
- Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, near the border with Ukraine on May 29, 2026, causing an explosion at a residential block of flats.
- Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania near Ukraine border
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and causing a fire. The incident led to the evacuation of dozens and is linked to ongoing drone activity in the region tied to the war in Ukraine.
- Romania: Russian drone strikes Galati apartment building
Romania reported a Russian drone strike on a Galati apartment building near the Ukrainian border. Ukraine also confirmed a Russian drone attack in its southern Odesa region.