Drone explosion at Romania's Constanta port raises Ukraine war spillover fears
A maritime drone self-detonated at Romania's Constanta port on Friday morning, prompting evacuations and a security sweep near an oil terminal. The blast added to concerns that the war in Ukraine is spilling further into NATO territory along the Black Sea. Authorities said the area was secured after the detonation, and no injuries were reported.The Romanian Ministry of National Defence said the drone exploded at about 10:30am local time, or 07:30 GMT, after being found in the port area. Interior Minister Raed Arafat said the port was evacuated after the detonation, while residents along the Black Sea coast were warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Romania to expel Russian consul after drone crashes into apartment complex in Galați
Romania says it will expel the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanța and shut the consulate after a drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment complex in Galați. The announcement marks a sharp diplomatic response to an incident that Romania has linked to the wider war next door. The crash took place in the border town of Galați, close to the frontier with Ukraine.Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the consul would be expelled and the consulate closed. The move was presented as a response to the drone incident, which Romanian officials said involved a drone intended for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
