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03 October, 2026 / 12:24

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Moldovan president says Russia’s war against Ukraine directly endangers lives of Moldova's citizens

President Maia Sandu condemns the massive attacks carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukraine on the night of October 2–3 and the violation of Moldova’s airspace by five drones and missiles.

The head of state said that, today morning, during approximately 15 minutes, five drones and missiles had crossed the airspace of Moldova and exploded near localities in four districts.

“Russia’s war against Ukraine directly endangers the lives of our citizens,” Maia Sandu wrote in a public message.

Drone fragments were discovered outside the built-up area of Causeni, outside the village of Dubovca, Hancesti district, between the localities of Delacau and Puhaceni, Anenii Noi district, as well as near the settlement of Crocmaz, in Stefan Voda district. In Crocmaz, the explosion caused a vegetation fire and material damage.

Maia Sandu condemned the attacks against Ukraine and the violation of the Moldova’s airspace.

“Russia can stop this war today, and as long as it continues to attack, Ukraine needs support to defend its people and protect our peace as well,” the president said.

The head of state urged citizens not to approach drone fragments or other suspicious objects and to immediately notify the authorities by calling 112.

In a statement made the previous day in Helsinki, Maia Sandu said that, in 2026, Russian drones had entered the airspace of Moldova more than 45 times, with eight of these incidents occurring during the past week. The president at that time emphasized that Moldova was strengthening its air defense capabilities and modernizing its army.

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