A residential apartment complex in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, located near the Ukrainian border, was struck by a drone on Friday, leaving local residents in a state of profound anxiety. The impact caused injuries to two individuals and has sparked significant concern regarding the safety of those living in the border region.

One resident, reflecting on the harrowing experience, expressed deep apprehension about returning to his home, stating that he would be sleeping in fear following the incident. The proximity of the strike to civilian housing has heightened tensions in the area, as communities grapple with the spillover effects of the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine.

Romanian officials have suggested that the drone was likely intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses over their own territory, which inadvertently altered the device’s flight path and sent it into Romania. While the origin of the drone remains a subject of debate, with Moscow questioning the attribution, the immediate reality for the people of Galați is a newfound sense of vulnerability in their own homes.