Chisinau

Moldova has confirmed that debris from Russian attack drones was discovered at several locations after five Russian UAVs crossed its airspace between 07:45 and 08:00 local time. Fragments were found near Căușeni, in Dubovca in Hîncești district, near Crocmaz in Ștefan Vodă district, and between Delacău and Puhăceni in Anenii Noi district. The incident highlights how Russian strikes on Ukraine repeatedly spill into Moldovan territory, a situation Chisinau has repeatedly protested to Moscow.

Reports are circulating that a Russian-made Shahed drone has struck territory in Moldova close to the capital, Chisinau. Moldova is not a party to the war in Ukraine, so any strike on its soil would mark a serious escalation and raise questions about regional security. Details about casualties, damage, and official confirmation from Moldovan authorities remain limited.

Russian drones and missiles launched against Ukraine have crossed into Moldovan airspace, turning neighboring Moldova into unintended spillover territory of the war. Reports indicate debris and projectiles entering Moldovan territory during mass attacks on nearby Ukrainian regions. The incidents heighten fears in Chisinau about security along the Ukraine border and raise questions about NATO and EU responses to repeated airspace violations by Russia.

Moldova has summoned the Russian ambassador after drones entered its airspace, while Chisinau airport was evacuated for a second consecutive day. The moves mark a sharp escalation in tensions between Moldova and Russia amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Separately, President Zelensky said Ukraine would close this year's budget deficit by the end of the year and gave new details about the delayed 'Vivaldi' defence project.