Ukraine offered to strengthen cooperation with Romania on air defense after a Russian drone crossed into Romanian airspace and struck a residential building in Galați, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said.
“Ukraine stands firmly by Romania. We are ready to work closely together to strengthen protection from such threats,” Sybiha wrote on Friday, following the attack.
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He added that the incident shows Russia’s war poses risks beyond Ukraine.
“The recent incursion of a Russian drone into Romanian airspace and its explosion in a residential area of Galați proved once again that Russian aggression poses a real threat to the Black Sea region and the entire Europe,” he said.
Sybiha also called for stronger sanctions and increased support for Ukraine’s air defenses.
“Bolstering Ukraine’s air defense is also a strategic task – to protect not only our country, but also reduce risks for our neighbors,” he said.
NATO, EU warn of escalation
The comments follow an incident in which a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace during overnight attacks near the Danube and struck a residential building in Galați, injuring two people.
Romania’s defense ministry described the incident as a “serious escalation” and said it had informed NATO while requesting faster deployment of anti-drone systems.
Romanian F‑16 fighter jets were scrambled after multiple drone incursions were detected.
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NATO condemned Russia’s actions, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the incident showed the risks of further escalation.
Romanian authorities said it was the first confirmed case of a drone striking a residential building in the country since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Following this, Moldovan President Maia Sandu also condemned the attack, warning of broader risks to regional security.
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador following the incident.
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