Tulcea residents receive new RO-ALERT message after Russia's new attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure

The Delta Emergency Situations Inspectorate (ISU Delta) received four calls during the night from Sunday to Monday from various people who reported loud noises characteristic of bombardments after Russia launched new attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure.Residents of localities in the north of Tulcea County received a RO-ALERT message at 2.30 am after the Air Force General Staff notified that several targets were approaching the Romanian border."The message informed the population that objects might fall from the airspace and advised them to take safety and sheltering measures. The air raid alert ended at 3.00 am," according to the ISU Delta announcement.According to the source, following the Russian attacks the ISU Delta dispatch centre received four calls to the 112 emergency number requesting further information."The officer on duty informed the callers that they had no reason for concern, the targets of the Russian Federation's attacks were located on Ukrainian territory but urged them to remain cautious, take protection and sheltering measures if necessary and report immediately if they noticed or identified objects falling from the airspace," ISU Delta added.    The Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, was summoned on Friday to the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) for discussions about the drone that entered Romania's airspace on November 10.According to the MAE, he was presented with "tangible, ample and solid evidence of the violation of Romanian airspace by an unmanned aerial vehicle of the Russian military forces, during the night of November 10 to 11".The fragments recovered by the Romanian authorities from the site of the crash of the aerial vehicle undoubtedly prove its belonging and involvement in the massive attacks that night against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure located in the vicinity of the border with Romania, the ministry informs.According to the cited source, the Romanian side expressed, during the summoning of the ambassador of the Russian Federation, its firm protest against this unacceptable and irresponsible act, which represents a violation of Romania's sovereignty.Also, the representatives of the MAE drew attention to the repetition of these situations, which constitute particularly serious risks for the safety of Romanian citizens, as well as for the security of Romania and the region.The MAE once again firmly condemned the illegal and irresponsible attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure in the vicinity of the border with Romania and recalled the exclusive responsibility of the Russian Federation for the ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, it was mentioned that Romania has the right to take the necessary legal measures to protect its citizens and territory, including through the full range of political instruments, including sanctions."Despite the irresponsible and illegal action of the Russian Federation, at no time were Romanian citizens in the overflown area in direct and imminent danger. Romania and its allies have the capabilities and framework for action to manage any risk situation. Romania is in permanent contact with its allies and other EU members on these issues", the MAE also points out.