https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93x4nxlkjeo
Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block
A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and wounding two people, officials say, and prompting a strong response from Nato and EU officials.The incident happened on Friday in the eastern town of Galati - close to Romania's eastern border with Ukraine.
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said "Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all", while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Russia's "war of aggression had crossed yet another line"......
President of Romania:
I had a conversation with the NATO Secretary General @NATO, @SecGenNATO, following the most serious security incident to occur on Romanian territory since the start of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
I firmly condemned this unacceptable violation of Romania's sovereignty. Full responsibility lies with the Russian Federation, whose behavior demonstrates total disregard for international law and for the safety of the citizens of a NATO member state.
I thanked the Secretary General and the Allies for their solidarity and agreed to continue close coordination within @NATO to strengthen our defense and the Eastern Flank, particularly with anti-aircraft and anti-drone capabilities. Romania is a strong ally and will not accept Russia's aggression against Ukraine threatening the security of Romanian citizens.
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The president of the European Commission says Russia's "war of aggression has crossed yet another line” and the EU stands in "full solidarity with Romania and its people".
Ursula von der Leyen says the incident occurred in a densely populated area of Romania, injuring civilians.
"As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia," she says in a post on X.
"We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions."
US Ambassador to NATO:
President of Czech Republic:
https://x.com/prezidentpavel/status/...594276040?s=20
The unprecedented nighttime strike on a residential building in Romania's Galați by a Russian drone, in which two people were injured, is utterly unacceptable.
However, we should not stop at mere joint condemnation. I therefore unequivocally support Romanian President Dan's call for a strong international response.
Russia must clearly understand that we will not tolerate such attacks.