NATO issues major statement after Russian drone strikes European flats as tensions erupt

NATO has issued a first statement after a drone crashed into an apartment building in Romania on Friday morning. The drone, believed to be Russian, was launched as Vladimir Putin’s forces were once again pummeling Ukraine near the NATO border.

Following the incident, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on X: “Early this morning, an apartment building in Romania was struck by a drone as Russia attacked Ukrainian infrastructure near the border. @SecGenNATO is in touch with Romanian authorities. We condemn Russia’s recklessness, and NATO will continue to strengthen our defences against all threats, including drones.”