A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania's Galati area, injuring two people, according to Romanian officials.

The incident represents a significant escalation as it marks a direct strike on Romanian territory by Russian military equipment. Romania is a NATO member and European Union country that borders Ukraine.

Romanian authorities confirmed the drone impact hit a residential block of flats in the Galati region, which is located in eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border. Two individuals sustained injuries in the strike, though the extent of their wounds was not immediately detailed.

The strike comes amid Russia's ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with drone attacks being a regular feature of the conflict. Cross-border incidents have occurred sporadically since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

Romania has been supporting Ukraine throughout the conflict, providing humanitarian aid and serving as a transit route for Western military assistance. The country has also been dealing with debris and occasional spillover from the fighting in neighboring Ukraine.