Romania announced on Friday, May 29, that a Russian drone struck a residential building overnight in the city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine. According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, two people suffered minor injuries. The incident occurred on the territory of a NATO member state. ANSA ↗
At the same time, Ukraine's naval forces accused Russia of a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship that had sailed from the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine. A fire reportedly broke out on the vessel after it was hit. The information provided does not include further details about the extent of the damage or any possible injuries aboard the ship. aktuality.sk ↗
Representatives of the Italian government also reacted to the incident in Romania. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned the violation of Romanian airspace and called on Moscow to commit to peace. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto described the strike on the residential building in Galati as a dangerous escalation and stressed that a minor is among the injured. ANSA ↗
The events near Galati and Odesa are heightening tensions in the Black Sea region, where Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure repeatedly affect the wider region as well. Further developments will depend on the response of Romania, its NATO allies, and any eventual confirmation of details regarding the attack on the Turkish cargo ship. pravda.sk ↗
Russian drone hit Galati, attack also reported near Odesa
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