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Drone Explodes in Moldova During Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine

  • A drone crashed and exploded near Bender, Moldova, on Wednesday during a large-scale Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine, extending the regional security threat beyond Ukrainian borders.
  • Russia launched 188 drones and missiles in the overnight assault, primarily targeting Kyiv, while Ukrainian forces intercepted 155 of the drones as Russian strikes damaged homes and infrastructure in 18 locations.
  • After flying low over Bender, the drone crashed within Anenii Noi, leaving scorched marks on a civilian telecoms mast about 12 meters long. Monitoring systems later detected a second jet-powered drone crossing toward Soroca.
  • Parliament speaker Igor Grosu condemned the strike, stating, "Russia will answer for its war crimes." Pro-Russian opposition lawmakers registered a motion to suspend Sandu, alleging she fails to protect Moldova.
  • Moldova has become a regular waypoint for Russia's drone war, with wreckage found repeatedly this year. Kovalenko contends pro-Russian forces are running a destabilization campaign, pressing a message at Moldovans: "if you don't want war, get rid of Sandu.
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A protest note was given to Oleg Ozerov, a Russian Ambassador in Kishinev, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova. At the Moldovan foreign policy office, three drones were reported to have violated airspace in one day, and RIA News was handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the Russian Ambassador on special missions to Kishinev and gave him a note of protest after three drones violated Mold…

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A crater was formed at the site of the explosion, and fragments of the machine, such as a turbo-activated engine, were found at the site.

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A Geran-type drone collapsed and exploded in a forest area near Brănești, Orhei district, in the Republic of Moldova. Police officers found fragments of the apparatus over a radius of about 120 meters, including components with the marking "ерань-4". No casualties have been reported.

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<p>For the third time in a day, Moldova recorded a violation of the airspace of UAV The object from Ukraine crossed the airspace of Moldova at 20:45. Airspace in the central region of the country was closed.</p>

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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The Ministry of Defense of Moldova reported the third day of violation of the country's airspace by an aircraft object.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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Європейська правда broke the news on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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