Drones enter Moldovan airspace during attacks on Ukraine
During Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight and on the morning of September 24, at least four drones entered Moldovan airspace. President Maia Sandu said at least one exploded in northern Moldova; Moldova’s foreign ministry called the incursions a violation of sovereignty and a danger to residents.
Key points
- Moldovan officials described the drone incursions as a spillover of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, with at least one drone exploding in the country’s north.
Evidence · 2 source statements
- Moldova’s response emphasized the threat to its sovereignty and citizens, while Sandu condemned the war and voiced support for Ukraine.
Evidence · 3 source statements
Who's involved
Maia Sandu
Moldova’s president, commenting on drones entering the country during attacks on Ukraine.
She said Russia’s war puts all of Europe at risk, condemned the war, and said Moldova stands with Ukraine.
What they said · 2 source statements
Moldova Ministry of Defense
It reported the number of drones that entered Moldovan airspace.
It said at least four drones entered Moldovan airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight and in the morning.
What they said · 1 source statement
Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs
It addressed the implications of the airspace incursion for Moldova.
It called the entry of Russian drones an open violation of Moldova’s sovereignty and said the violation directly endangered citizens’ lives.
What they said · 2 source statements
What was reported
- Moldova’s defense ministry said at least four drones entered Moldovan airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight and in the morning.
One source: Hürriyet
Evidence · 1 source statement
- Sandu said four Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace on the morning of September 24.
One source: European Pravda
Evidence · 1 source statement
four Russian drones violated Moldova's airspace
- Sandu said at least one drone exploded in northern Moldova.
One source: European Pravda
Evidence · 1 source statement
"at least one exploded in the north"
- Moldova’s foreign ministry called the incursion an open violation of the country’s sovereignty and said it directly endangered Moldovan citizens.
One source: Hürriyet
Evidence · 2 source statements
- Sandu said Russia’s war puts all of Europe at risk, condemned the war, and said Moldova stands with Ukraine.
One source: Hürriyet
Evidence · 2 source statements
Still unclear
- The reports give no casualty or damage figures.
Not heard from
- Russia — Russian drones were blamed for the incursions, but no Russian statement appears.
- Ukraine — The incursions occurred during attacks on Ukraine, but no Ukrainian statement appears.