Updated information on the drone debris discovered in the area of Giurgiulești border crossing point

The mixed team made up of specialists from the Ministry of National Defence, the Romanian Intelligence Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are conducting investigations in the area near Giurgiulești border crossing point, Galați County, where drone debris were signaled yesterday.

The researched area is approximately 500 meters from the border with the Republic of Moldova, in an extra-urban space, with no infrastructure elements affected.

The investigations conducted showed that the fragments belong to an unmanned aerial vehicle of Russian origin.

The expertise and assessment procedures identified the presence on board the aircraft of an active combat charge, which is to be detonated under control on the spot, in order to eliminate any danger to the local population, the operation being ongoing at the time of delivery of the press release.

The Ministry of Interior forces took, in this regard, all the protection measures required by such a situation, by establishing an appropriate safety perimeter, by delimiting the affected area, establishing restricted access points, so that unauthorized persons cannot allowed to the respective areas. These measures will be in force until the specialist assessment and intervention is complete.

In order to protect the lives of the citizens, the civilians in the area were informed about the existing dangers, with the firm recommendation to keep their distance from the affected area. Also, the police and gendarmes will intensify patrolling in the area to prevent unauthorized access, until the disappearance of risks to the public safety.

We ask citizens to respect the authorities’ recommendations and stay away from the isolated areas until the securing process is completed.

The Press Office