Russian invasion Drone alarm in Europe

Romanian anger at Russia: “Irresponsible escalation”

It is an “irresponsible escalation” by Russia that an apartment building in Romania was hit by a Russian drone. This is stated by the NATO country’s Foreign Ministry, according to Romanian media.

The incident violates international law and Romania will take diplomatic measures, according to the ministry.

At least two people have been injured and taken to hospital.

Two injured – Romania closes Russian consulate

Romania will close the Russian consulate in the country after the incident last night where a Russian drone hit an apartment building. This is reported by Reuters.

According to the Russian state news agency Tass, Russia will respond to the expulsion of the top diplomat shortly.

Two people were injured when the drone exploded and triggered a fire in the apartment building. Russia's actions have been condemned by Romania as well as by NATO and the EU.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha writes that the incident shows that Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine but to the whole of Europe.

von der Leyen: Russia has crossed another line

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemns Russia's actions after a drone hit a residential building in Ukraine's neighboring country Romania last night.

"Russia's war of aggression has crossed another line," she writes on X.

Two people were injured in the attack, which is believed to have been intended to hit targets in Ukraine.