Russian drone strikes residential building in NATO-member Romania, wounding two
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Summary
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania near the Ukrainian border, wounding two people. This marks the first time a Russian drone has hit a residential building in Romania since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, though dozens of drone incursions have been recorded. The incident highlights escalating risks for NATO nations bordering the conflict zones as overnight air attacks intensify.
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NATO-member nations that border the warring sides are facing increasing risks as overnight air barrages intensify.
Romania has recorded dozens of drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but this was the first to hit a residential building.
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