Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2

This photo released by Romania's Department for Emergency Situations shows a fire on top of a block of flats after a drone crash caused an explosion and fire on impact, in Galati, eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, Friday May 29, 2026. via AP/ISU Galati hide caption toggle caption via AP/ISU Galati KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday. In response to the crash in the city of Galati, NATO member Romania asked the alliance for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law. Gen. Gheorghe Maxim, a stand-in commander for the Romanian armed forces' joint staff, said at a press conference Friday that the incident "is not an attack from Russia against Romania," but "Romanians should understand that Russia is a threat to the security of the countries in the area." Police and other agencies responded at the scene. Galati is on the Danube River, near the borders of Ukraine and Moldova. Ukrainian forces shot down 217 drones overnight on Friday according to the country's air force. In total, Russia attacked with 232 drones and one ballistic missile. Hits were recorded in 14 areas, the air force said. …