The Russian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrei Kelin, has been summoned to the Foreign Office following an incident in which a Russian drone struck a building in Romania, a NATO member state.
Incident Details
The drone crashed into a block of flats in the eastern Romanian city of Galati, which lies near the border with Ukraine. The attack, which occurred last week, left two people injured and constituted a violation of Romanian airspace.
Diplomatic Response
Kelin was called in for a formal dressing down by Foreign Office officials over the breach. The summoning of an ambassador is a serious diplomatic step, reflecting the gravity with which the UK and its allies view the violation of a NATO member's sovereignty.
The incident has heightened tensions between Russia and the West, as it marks a direct incursion into the territory of a NATO ally. Romania has been a key supporter of Ukraine since the start of the conflict, and the drone strike is seen as a provocative act by Moscow.
No further details have been released about the injuries sustained by the two individuals, but local authorities have confirmed that they are receiving medical treatment.
