The incident occurred as Russia continued carrying out attacks on targets in Ukraine close to the shared border, raising fresh concerns about spillover effects into neighbouring countries.
According to the minister, the drone struck a residential building after crossing into Romanian territory during the heightened exchange of military activity in the region.
The impact caused damage to the structure and left two civilians injured.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the extent of the injuries, but emergency response teams were deployed to the scene to assist victims and secure the affected area. Local officials also began assessing the structural integrity of the building following the crash.
The Romanian government confirmed that the drone was carrying explosive material at the time of the incident, further escalating concerns over the risks posed to civilian populations in border regions.
The crash comes amid intensified Russian military operations in Ukraine, particularly in areas close to Romania, a NATO member state that shares a border with Ukraine along the Danube River and the Black Sea region.
Security officials in Romania have in recent months reported increased airspace violations and debris from military activity linked to the war in Ukraine, prompting heightened surveillance and defensive measures along the border.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the potential for the conflict to extend beyond Ukraine’s borders, even if unintentionally, as military engagements intensify in nearby regions.
Romanian authorities are expected to conduct a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drone crash, including how it entered national airspace and whether it was directly targeted or deviated during operations.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is also expected to engage diplomatic channels in response to the incident, as regional tensions continue to rise amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
Local residents in the affected area were temporarily evacuated as safety assessments were carried out. Emergency teams worked to stabilize the situation and prevent further risk to nearby buildings.