Drones violate Moldovan airspace twice during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Two drones entered Moldovan airspace during large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine.
The Brief
- A drone entered Moldovan airspace near Soroca, Dondușeni, and Edineț districts.
- The drone was detected near Dondușeni and several villages in Edineț district.
- This marks the second airspace violation in 24 hours.
Moldova’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that a drone entered its airspace during Russia’s large-scale attacks on Ukraine.
The drone passed over Soroca, Dondușeni, and Edineț districts before exiting near the village of Viisoara in Edineț district.
At 18:03, the drone was spotted near Goleni, Gordinești, and Burlănești in the Edineț district.
The drone left Moldovan airspace near Viisoara at 18:12, according to official reports.
This incident follows a similar violation on October 31, when a drone was detected near Bănești in the Telenești district.
Authorities temporarily restricted airspace use in northern and central Moldova for security reasons.
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