5 Russian Missiles and Drones Exploded on Moldova's Territory in Overnight Attack Against Ukraine, Sandu Says
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, five Russian attack UAVs breached Moldovan airspace between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. during a large-scale aerial campaign against neighboring Ukraine, triggering explosions across multiple districts.
- According to the Defense Ministry, the incursion occurred amid Russia's large-scale aerial campaign against neighboring Ukraine, which continues to generate concrete threats to the security of the entire region.
- Authorities confirmed drone fragments in multiple locations, including Crocmaz and Anenii Noi District, with explosions damaging a building's windows and sparking a vegetation fire; officials reported no casualties.
- Moldova's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the violation, while Police and National Army teams were dispatched to secure affected sites and authorities urged residents to contact emergency services by calling 112 if they find fragments.
- Earlier airspace violations were recorded on September 30, including an unidentified object crossing toward Transnistria, as Moldovan authorities continue monitoring the airspace alongside international partners.
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Several Russian missiles invade Moldova's airspace and explode. President Maia Sandu warns of an overstepping of the war.
Five Russian airstrikes, including Banderol missiles and drones, violated Moldovan airspace during Russia's latest nighttime attack on Ukraine and exploded on the country's territory, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Saturday.
Explosions were reported in four districts of Moldova on Saturday morning, and the remains of at least five drones were found on the ground. Two of the unmanned aerial vehicles were found in Caușeni district. One of them was discovered on the outskirts of the city of Căușeni, while the other was near the village of Constantinovca, where the explosion also caused a fire in the vegetation. Other debris was found near Krocmaz, in Ștefan Vodă distri…
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