There are no signs that Russia wants to attack Romania, – NATO Deputy Secretary General about the Shaheeds

NATO Deputy Secretary General commented on the wreckage of the second drone on the territory of Romania/Channel 24 Collage

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Joane spoke on September 11 about the found wreckage of Russian Shahed-type drones “on the territory of Romania. He noted that there is no threat to the country.

He noted that there are no signs that the aggressor country was planning to attack Romania purposefully. Joane also called on Romanian citizens to calm down due to the incident on the border with the fall of a Russian drone.

There is no danger for Romania after the debris of the Shahed fall

During the opening of two educational institutions in Dambovita County in Romania, NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoane said that there is no evidence that Russia intends to attack an ally state. This comment related to the situation when the wreckage of a second drone was identified in the Plaura region bordering Ukraine.

I want to assure the Romanian public and the public of neighboring territories that there is no cause for concern, – Joan said.

He also called on the public for “calm and confidence,” especially residents of the counties bordering our state. He stressed that the Alliance is in control of the situation and will not allow further escalation of the conflict.

What is known about the fall of Shahed debris in Romania

• During the attack on Ukraine on the evening of September 4, a Russian drone fell on Romanian territory. Authorities initially denied the claims, but eventually acknowledged the incident on September 6, two days after the incident.
• Eventually, on September 9, Romania discovered the remains of an unidentified drone that appeared to be Russian. The National Ministry immediately began to investigate the matter.
• In light of recent events, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately summoned the head of the Russian diplomatic mission on September 10. During the meeting, a protest was expressed regarding the violation of Romanian airspace with a request to Russia to stop attacks on the country.
• Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, after drone debris was discovered in the country, contacted the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces, General Daniel Petrescu. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect itself from enemy drones