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Romania urges urgent UN Security Council meeting after drone strikes roof of apartment in Galați, injuring two
Summary
Romania’s foreign minister told the Security Council that a Russian drone crossed into Romanian airspace on the night of May 28–29, exploded on the roof of a residential building in Galați and injured two people; Romania requested an urgent Security Council meeting under Articles 44 and 45 of the UN Charter.
Romania’s foreign minister, Wanasue, told the Security Council that on the night of May 28–29 a Russian drone carrying explosives entered Romanian airspace, crashed and "exploded onto the roof of a residential apartment building in the city of Galați, Romania," injuring two people and forcing an evacuation.
"For the first time, there have been injuries among Romanian citizens," Wanasue said, describing the impact as causing a fire and extensive damage that required medical attention for residents.
Wanasue said airspace violations by Russian drones over Romania and other Central and Eastern European partners have occurred repeatedly since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and characterized them as the result of "escalation tactics pursued by Russia in its attacks against Ukraine." He described the behavior as "unacceptable under international law and must stop."
Recalling recent remarks by the U.N. Secretary‑General about the wide consequences of attacks on Ukraine, Wanasue reiterated support for "a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire in the pursuit of a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine." He said Romania had requested an urgent Security Council meeting "in accordance with Article 44 and 45 of the Charter" to address the violation and the risks that "further undermine peace and security in Europe."
The minister closed by thanking attendees and saying the Council would arrange questions afterward. The meeting chair thanked him for appearing and speaking.
The statement was delivered on behalf of Romania and "56 governments representing our European Union and NATO allies and partners, as well as partner nations from across the globe," Wanasue said. The Romanian government framed the incident as having direct consequences for civilian safety inside NATO‑aligned territory and urged the Security Council to consider that risk in its immediate deliberations.
