Eventrussian-drone-strikes-nato-member-romania-amid-ukraine-attack

Russian drone strikes NATO member Romania amid Ukraine attack

May 28, 2026DevelopingOn or around May 28, 2026, a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania during a wider aerial attack on Ukraine, injuring two people. NATO condemned Russia's actions, and Putin claimed the drone was likely Ukrainian. Romania, a NATO member, was struck amid broader Russian air operations.

What we know — and what we don't

What we know

A drone struck a residential building in Romania on approximately May 28, 2026, injuring two people.
NATO condemned what it described as Russian 'recklessness' following the incident.
Multiple NATO states issued statements slamming Russia after the drone impact.
The incident occurred during a wider Russian aerial attack on Ukraine.

What we don't know yet

The exact origin and ownership of the drone have not been independently confirmed.
Disputed: Putin claimed the drone was likely Ukrainian — attributed by NATO and Western sources to Russian operations.
The precise location of impact within Romania and full extent of damage remain unclear.

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Event location

50.1473, 27.9314· 4 pinpointed claims

Claims

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Russian drone strikes residential building in Romania, injuring 2, amid aerial attack on Ukraine

May 28, 2026, 13:07 UTC ·

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Fulcrum (2026). "Russian drone strikes NATO member Romania amid Ukraine attack." https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-drone-strikes-nato-member-romania-amid-ukraine-attack