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16 October, 2026 / 19:55

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Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns repeated violation of national airspace

The Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) condemns the repeated violation of the Moldova’s airspace. The institution emphasizes that “these incidents constitute a serious violation of our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, endanger the safety of citizens and highlight the direct consequences of the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine on regional stability.”

The MAE stresses that, On October 15-16, six cases of unauthorized overflights by unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded, one of which crashed and exploded in the northern Donduseni district.

“In this context, we call on the Russian Federation to immediately cease its attacks against Ukraine and to respect the norms of international law, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova,” the institution stated.

An unmanned aerial vehicle today fell and exploded in a field outside the built-up area of Codrenii Noi, toward the village of Scaieni, Donduseni district. Police are at the scene, examining the area and determining all circumstances. No casualties have been reported so far.

Today, four other cases of unauthorized violations of national airspace were recorded: in the area of Tudora, Stefan Voda district; along the Otaci–Hadarauti route, Ocnita District; along the Caplani–Olanesti route, Stefan Voda district; and along the Purcari–Dnestrovsk route.

Since the beginning of the current year, 63 incidents involving violations of the Moldova’s airspace have been recorded, of which 15 in October. At the same time, the number of incidents involving violations of national airspace has reached 100 from 2022 to the present.

The Defense Ministry warns that violations of national airspace, as well as the presence of drones, missiles, or fragments thereof on the country’s territory pose risks to public safety and may have unpredictable consequences.

In the context, the institution urges citizens not to approach or touch drones, missiles or their fragments, if they find them and to immediately inform the authorities by calling the single emergency number 112.

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