A Drone Struck An Apartment Building In Romania Near The Border With Ukraine,

A drone struck an apartment building in Romania near the border with Ukraine, triggering a fire and injuring two people, the country’s defence ministry said on Friday. The incident occurred in a residential area after what Romanian authorities believe was a military drone crossed into the country’s airspace during ongoing attacks linked to the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Emergency services rushed to the scene after the impact caused flames to spread through parts of the building. Romania’s defence ministry said two residents were injured in the attack and later received medical treatment. Officials added that firefighters managed to contain the blaze while police secured the area for investigators examining drone debris recovered at the site. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion before smoke and flames engulfed sections of the apartment block. Local authorities temporarily evacuated nearby residents as a precaution while damage assessments were carried out. Romania, which shares a long border with Ukraine and is a member of NATO, has repeatedly reported cases of drones and debris entering its territory since Russia intensified strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure near the Danube River region. Romanian officials have previously condemned such incidents as violations of national airspace and threats to civilian safety. The defence ministry said radar systems had detected aerial activity close to the border before the strike and confirmed that an investigation was underway to determine the drone’s exact origin and flight path. The incident is likely to renew concerns among NATO allies over the risk of the Ukraine conflict spilling into neighbouring countries. Analysts say repeated border incidents could increase pressure for stronger regional air defence measures as fighting continues close to eastern Europe’s frontier states.