Bulgaria Condemns the Russian Drone Strike in Romania

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the drone incident in the Romanian city of Galați, where a Russian armed drone Geran-2 struck a residential building and injured two civilians during overnight attacks connected to the war in Ukraine.

In a statement posted on social media, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry described the incident as unacceptable and dangerous for regional stability. “Such irresponsible actions that threaten European security are unacceptable. Bulgaria expresses its full solidarity with Romania,” the ministry said.

The drone entered Romanian airspace before crashing into a 10-story apartment building in Galați, where nearly 70 residents were inside at the time of the strike. Romanian authorities reported that two people suffered injuries and a major fire broke out following the impact.

The incident triggered a wave of reactions across Europe and NATO. Romanian President Nicușor Dan convened the Supreme National Defense Council, describing the strike as the most serious incident affecting Romanian territory since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu confirmed that the Russian ambassador in Bucharest had been summoned and said Romania would present diplomatic measures in response. She called the event unprecedented in seriousness and said further announcements would follow from the presidency.

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan also condemned the strike, stating that all institutions were working to protect the population and monitor the security situation. “This situation is unacceptable and constitutes yet another violation of Romanian airspace,” he said, adding that the war in Ukraine continues to directly affect security along NATO’s eastern flank.

Romania’s Foreign Ministry described the attack as a serious and irresponsible escalation by Russia and announced that NATO allies and Secretary General Mark Rutte had been informed. Bucharest has also requested faster deployment of anti-drone capabilities to strengthen air defense protection.

The Romanian government stressed that Russia bears direct responsibility for the incident and renewed calls for increased international pressure aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the strike marked another dangerous escalation in Russia’s war. “Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line,” she wrote, expressing solidarity with Romania and emphasizing that the European Union would continue strengthening sanctions and eastern border defenses.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed he had spoken with Romanian authorities and reiterated the alliance’s commitment to defending all allied territory. He said Russia’s actions demonstrate that the consequences of the war extend beyond Ukraine’s borders.

European Council President Antonio Costa also condemned the violation of Romanian airspace, calling Russia’s behavior irresponsible and reaffirming European unity on sanctions and defense reinforcement measures.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the incident as a serious violation of Romanian sovereignty and European airspace, arguing that Russia can no longer act without consequences for breaches affecting EU and NATO territory.

France reacted by summoning the Russian ambassador for explanations regarding the incident. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Russian drones have repeatedly violated European and NATO airspace and described the latest case as deeply irresponsible. He confirmed that discussions with Romania and NATO partners would continue in the coming days.

French European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad said the incident demonstrates that Russia represents a direct threat to European security, noting that French troops remain deployed in Romania under NATO operations.

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski expressed solidarity with Bucharest and said that regardless of whether the incident was intentional or accidental, Russia remains a danger that Europe must defend itself against.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar also voiced support for Romania, saying attacks that endanger civilians and violate the territory of NATO and EU member states must be condemned in the strongest terms.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevost similarly described the strike as a serious escalation, stressing that the use of a wartime weapon against a residential building inside NATO territory affects all European countries. He reiterated Belgium’s support for Romania’s diplomatic response and stronger anti-drone defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.

European leaders broadly emphasized that continued attacks linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine are increasingly affecting neighboring NATO states and heightening concerns over regional security and airspace violations.