Wreckage of Russian drone found in Romania, Bucharest alerts allies
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Romania's Defense Ministry found the wreckage of a Russian drone near Plauru in Tulcea County, following air alerts due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, Digi24 reported on July 25.
"Russian troops launched a series of drone strikes on civilian targets and port infrastructure in Ukraine near the border with Romania," the statement reads.
"In response, the Ministry of National Defense has intensified monitoring and surveillance of the country's airspace using Air Police combat service resources."
The Ministry of Defense is conducting an on-site investigation to locate the wreckage of the drones that fell in Romania last night.
Specialists at one of the suspected crash sites identified debris from a Geran drone (Shahed-136/131). The investigation will continue throughout the day to cover the entire affected area.
The ministry added that the drone crash sites are outside populated areas. It “strongly condemned” the attacks, calling them “unjustified” and “seriously contrary to international law.”
Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu also commented on the incidents.
"More horrific attacks were carried out by Russia against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure," she wrote on X. "Debris was found on Romanian territory. We have informed and are coordinating with our allies on this issue. Romania strongly condemns these irresponsible actions."
Russian drones in Romania
Russia attacked Ukraine using 38 strike drones on July 25. The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that air defense shot down 25 of them. Three more UAVs were “lost” after crossing the border with Romania.
Two people were injured in Odesa Oblast in Russian strike drones attack. An administrative building was partially destroyed. A fire broke out but was quickly extinguished.
The night before, on July 23, Romania also announced an alert due to the Russian attack on Odesa Oblast. Residents of the territories bordering Ukraine heard explosions. Then, Russians attacked the port infrastructure in the city of Izmail in Odesa Oblast.
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