Romania wakes up to its vulnerability to Russian drones: 'We are theoretically in a country at peace, and this should not happen'
- Posted on June 3, 2026
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Romania wakes up to its vulnerability to Russian drones: 'We are theoretically in a country at peace, and this should not happen'
For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania on May 29, injuring two people. The incident, which occurred in the city of Galati near the Ukrainian border, has exposed weaknesses in Romania's civil protection system, as well as the poor condition of shelters and the lack of public information.
