Moldova Condemns Russia After Five Drones Crash on Its Territory
Moldova said the drones caused minor damage and lightly injured one person as it condemned repeated airspace incursions linked to Russia.
- On Friday, October 16, Moldova condemned Russia after five drones identified as Russian crashed in the country in less than 24 hours.
- As the pro-European government in Moldova continues to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine, these incursions highlight risks from sharing a border with the conflict zone.
- Five drones entered Moldovan airspace over 17 hours on Thursday and Friday, crashing mainly in northern and eastern districts, lightly injuring one person; one drone last week crashed about 35 km from Chisinau.
- President Maia Sandu has repeatedly summoned Russian ambassador Oleg Ozerov to demand explanations, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed ties require Moldova to drop "Russophobia."
- The foreign ministry stated, "These incidents pose a threat to citizens' safety and show the direct consequences for regional stability of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.
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Moldova condemned the repeated violations of its airspace, following the registration of seven illegal flights of Russian drones
MOLDOVA has condemned Russia after five drones crashed in that country in one day, which the Moldovan authorities claim are Russian.
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry issued a statement: "These incidents constitute a threat to the security of citizens and demonstrate the direct consequences for regional stability of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine." The post Moldova denounces the downing of five Russian drones on its territory in a period of 17 hours appeared first on in.gr.
Moldova condemns Russia after 5 drones crash on its territory
President Maia Sandu regularly criticises Russian foreign policy as running counter to Moldova's interests. (EPA Images pic)CHISINAU: Moldova condemned Russia on Friday after five drones identified by its authorities as Russian crashed in the country in less than 24 hours.Moldova's pro-European government, which hopes to join the European Union by 2030, has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine and repeatedly criticised the incursions into its …
Several Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace on Friday night and Friday morning, reports the Ukrainska Pravda portal.
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