Romania Expels Russian Consul General After Drone Strike
Romania ordered the expulsion of Russia's Consul General in Constanta and closed the consulate after a drone struck an apartment building in Galati, injuring two people. NATO and Romanian officials condemned the incident as reckless escalation.
Financial TimesRomania expelled Russia's Consul General in Constanta and ordered the consulate closed after a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati. Two people were injured in the strike, according to Romanian authorities. The embassy in Bucharest remains open.
The drone hit the building in the eastern city of Galati.
Romanian officials said the strike crossed into NATO territory. NATO and Bucharest both condemned the action as a reckless escalation.
The consulate in Constanta will shut down.
Officials gave no timeline for reopening. The embassy in the capital continues normal operations. >"Nato and Bucharest condemn 'reckless' escalation after two people were injured in Galaţi." Romanian authorities have not released further details on the investigation or any additional measures.
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Romania closed one Russian diplomatic facility.
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NATO issued a joint condemnation with Romania.
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