Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Medvedev said drone incidents will continue as NATO accused Moscow of reckless behavior and Romania closed Russia’s consulate after a strike injured two civilians.
- On Friday, a drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two civilians and prompting authorities to close the Russian consulate in Constanta.
- Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, warned European nations Friday that drone incursions will continue, arguing countries supplying Ukraine with weapons are directly participating in conflict.
- NATO condemned the strike as 'reckless behaviour' and pledged to 'defend every inch of Allied territory,' marking one of the most serious Ukraine war spillovers into alliance territory.
- Moscow vowed a swift response to Romania's consulate closure, while Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed on the incident, the Kremlin reported Friday.
- Romanian defence data indicates 2026 is shaping up as a record year for drone-related security incidents, with multiple airspace violations and debris discoveries intensifying escalation concerns across Europe.
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'This Will Continue To Happen': Russia Warns Romania, Europe To Brace For More Drone Incidents
Russia denies responsibility after a suspected Russian drone hits a residential building in Romania, injuring 2, as Medvedev warns Europe of more incidents amid NATO condemnation.
Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent their populations from sleeping peacefully.
"Citizens of the EU countries, you should realize that your leaders have unilaterally entered the war with Russia. Therefore, be vigilant and do not be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over. But you know who to ask why!" This is how former Russian President and current Vice-Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev reacted to the attack by a Russian drone on the Romanian border town of Galați, in which two people were injured.
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