A Russian drone struck a home in Galați, injuring a mother and her child.
90% confidence
DefenceRomania
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The exact date of the incident (28–29 May 2026) is not specified in the claim.
Romania's defence ministry stated the injuries were minor, not serious — the claim does not address severity.
The drone had been intercepted by Ukrainian air defence before it veered off course and crashed into the apartment building.
Around 70 residents were evacuated from the building.
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PrimaryCouncil of the EU (Consilium)The European Union strongly condemns the grave incident of 29 May 2026 in which a Russian drone carrying explosives, that was part of an attack against Ukraine, crashed into a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people.
SecondaryReutersRomania's defence ministry said a woman and a child suffered minor injuries in Galati near the border with Ukraine overnight after radar detected a Russian drone that crashed on Romanian territory.