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A Russian drone attack targeted Kyiv, damaging a cathedral and leading to the discovery and securing of a drone warhead near a roadway in the Shevchenkivskyi district. The incident sparked condemnation and debate in Italy regarding Russia's actions.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
A Russian drone crashed in Romania, prompting NATO to label it as Russian and call for strengthened air defenses. The incident has raised concerns across Europe, with some officials describing it as a serious and irresponsible escalation.
The Geran-2 drones, like the one that recently fell on an apartment building in Galați, are described as 'loitering munitions' by modern armies, highlighting their nature as a hybrid between a drone and a missile.
A 'Geran-2' type drone that crashed in Tudor village, Stefan Voda district, was safely destroyed after specialists confirmed it contained explosives and posed a danger to the population.
An analysis explores the cost associated with shooting down drones, noting that the estimated cost of a Shahed/Geran-2 drone is significantly less than most long-range attack drones.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced that a drone that entered the country's airspace on Friday has been identified as a Russian Geran-2, based on an expert report.
Russian President Putin has rejected blame for a drone crash in Romania, demanding evidence that the downed drone, identified as a Russian Geran-2, originated from Russia.
Police in Kyiv seized the warhead of a Russian Geran-2 drone that was discovered in a forest strip in the city's Desnianskyi District.
Romania has confirmed that a drone that struck a residential building in Galați was a Russian Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drone, leading to the convening of the UN Security Council at Romania's request to discuss the incident.
Romanian authorities have confirmed that a Russian-made Geran-2 drone struck an apartment block in Galați, presenting technical details and evidence that match other Russian drone remnants. President Nicușor Dan stated that Russia is solely responsible for the incident, despite earlier suggestions that the drone might have been diverted by Ukrainian defenses.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Police in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district have successfully removed the warhead of a Russian Geran-2 UAV discovered in a local forest belt.