Drone debris fell again in Romania: what NATO said about Russia

NATO reacted to another drone crash in Romania/Channel 24 Collage

Within a week, drone debris was found on Romanian territory for the third time during the Russia is terrorizing Ukraine, in particular the Odessa region, with kamikaze drones. Since Romania has NATO membership, the Alliance responded to the situation.

NATO spokesman Dylan White said he had informed allies that fragments of drones similar to those used by Russia had been found on Romanian soil for the third time. According to him, Bucharest remains alert and is conducting a full investigation.

What NATO is saying about Russia

White said that the Alliance is monitoring situation and is in close contact with the Romanian authorities.

NATO has no information indicating any deliberate Russian attack on Allied territory. “NATO stands in solidarity with our ally Romania,” he said.

How Romania reacted

After another fall of drone debris on Romanian territory, Bucharest again summoned the head of the Russian diplomatic mission. The Romanian Foreign Ministry called Russia's actions an irresponsible escalation. The department called for an end to regular attacks against the Ukrainian population and civilian infrastructure.

In connection with the discovery on September 13 of new fragments of a drone similar to those used by the Russian army, scattered over several tens of meters in Tulcea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses a strong protest against another violation of Romanian airspace, the message says.

In addition, Bucharest stated that he had informed NATO. Consultations with allies continue on the situation on the border between Romania and Ukraine.

What is happening in Romania

• The head of the Romanian government Marcel Ciolaku tried reassure the population. He stressed that no one is attacking Romania and added that the situation is under control.
• At the same time, the National Committee for Emergency Situations of Romania decided to build shelters for village residents on the banks of the Danube. Because they could potentially suffer due to Russia's night attacks on the Odessa region.
• This committee made another decision. Residents of the border zone will be warned of the possible danger during Russian attacks by strike drones on the Odessa region located next to Romania.