On May 29, 2026, a Russian drone targeted an apartment complex in Galați, Romania, marking the first incident where Russian military actions have resulted in casualties within a NATO country. Two individuals sustained injuries, and the building was subsequently cleared. This event has led to the initiation of discussions regarding Article 5 among NATO partners, as reported by various high-ranking officials within the alliance. Experts in National Security caution that Russian violations of NATO airspace have surged threefold since 2025, warning that a single large-scale casualty incident could trigger a collective military response from all 32 NATO members, including the United States, against Russia.
