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Drone Debris From Russia’s Danube Strikes Falls Inside Romania Near Grindu

Bucharest has opened an investigation, signaling possible new measures against Russia.

Overview

  • Romania’s defense ministry reported an overnight impact near the village of Grindu, about 5 kilometers south of the Ukrainian border.
  • Radar detected groups of drones near national airspace, triggering RO-Alert warnings in Tulcea County and the preventive activation of air defenses.
  • Military teams secured the site and found possible drone fragments, with authorities saying there was no immediate threat to residents.
  • Poor weather in southeastern Romania prevented fighter jets on air-policing duty from taking off during the incident.
  • Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said debris fell in an inhabited area and called the strike reckless, noting Romania and partners are preparing additional measures.