Drone explodes in Moldova forest
A drone crashed and exploded in a forest near Jămăna village, according to officials.
The Brief
- The drone crashed in a forest outside Jămăna village in Novoanensky District.
- Police and military personnel responded to the incident after receiving a report at 22:20.
- Authorities warned the public to avoid the area until inspections were complete.
Law enforcement officials confirmed a drone crashed and exploded in a forest on the outskirts of Jămăna village, located in the Novoanensky District.
Police received the report around 22:20 and sent military personnel and bomb disposal specialists to the scene.
The crash site was cordoned off as specialists examined the object and investigated the incident.
Authorities advised the public not to approach or touch any suspicious fragments or objects and to stay away from the area until inspections were completed.
National air surveillance systems did not detect any unauthorized border crossings into Moldova.
Ukrinform previously reported that Moldova's Ministry of Defense announced a Russian drone had exploded on Moldovan territory after being launched toward Ukraine.
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