EU Commission chief slams Russia over Romania drone incident “Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that Russia has “crossed another line” following a drone incident involving a residential building in Romania.

“Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line. A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians. On EU territory. We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people.

As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia. We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions,” von der Leyen wrote on X.

Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line.

A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians.

On EU territory.

We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people.

As we continue strengthening our security and…

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 29, 2026

The incident in Romania took place overnight between May 28–29 in the border city of Galați, where a Russian-origin drone entered Romanian airspace during an attack on Ukraine and crashed into a residential apartment block. 

The impact caused an explosion and fire on the upper floors of the building, injuring at least two civilians and forcing the evacuation of around 70 residents.

By Jeyhun Aghazada