STORY: NATO stands ready to defend every inch of its territory, the alliance's chief Mark Rutte said on Friday (May 29), after a drone hit an apartment building in member state Romania during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

"Russia's reckless behavior is a danger to us all," Rutte said in a post on X. "Last night showed yet again that the implications of their illegal war of aggression don't stop at the border."

NATO also announced that its Supreme Allied Commander, Alexus Grynkewich, spoke by phone with the Romanian chief of the Defense Staff Gheorghiță Vlad on Friday. "Potential additional defensive measures are considered," the alliance added.

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1. SCREENSHOT OF NATO SECRETARY GENERAL MARK RUTTE'S ACCOUNT ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X

2. SCREENSHOT OF TWEET FROM NATO SECRETARY GENERAL MARK RUTTE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X SAYING (English):

"I just spoke with President @NicusorDanRO of Romania about the Russian drone that hit a residential building in Galati. I assured him of NATO’s absolute solidarity with Romania and expressed sympathy for those injured in the incident. I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory. We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones. Russia’s reckless behaviour is a danger to us all. They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. And last night showed yet again that the implications of their illegal war of aggression don’t stop at the border. Russia’s war needs to end, as does Russia’s disregard for civilian safety. For our part, we will continue to strengthen our deterrence and defence at home and continue our support for Ukraine as they defend against Russia’s aggression."

3. SCREENSHOT OF NATO ALLIED COMMAND OPERATIONS SHAPE'S ACCOUNT ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X

4. SCREENSHOT OF TWEET FROM NATO ALLIED COMMAND OPERATIONS SHAPE ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X, SAYING (English):

"(Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich) SACEUR spoke by phone today with (Romanian chief of the Defense Staff General Gheorghiță Vlad) @CHOD_ROU following an overnight Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border between Ukraine and Romania in which an apartment building in Romania was struck by a drone. The two leaders discussed the incident - including the two Romanian F-16 fighter jets scrambled in response under NATO authorities as part of Eastern Sentry. They reviewed these and other measures between NATO and Romania to strengthen our collective defence together. They also agreed to stay in particularly close contact with one another as an investigation of the incident continues, and potential additional defensive measures are considered. SACEUR also expressed his concern for those wounded in the incident."

5. SCREENSHOT OF PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION URSULA VON DER LEYEN'S ACCOUNT ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X

6. SCREENSHOT OF TWEET FROM PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION URSULA VON DER LEYEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE X, SAYING (English):

"Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line. A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians. On EU territory. We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people. As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia. We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions."