Moldova recalls ambassador from Russia after drone explodes in Crocmaz, near Ukraine’s border

Moldova's Foreign Ministry recalled its ambassador from Moscow following a drone explosion near the village of Crocmaz, situated close to Ukraine's border. The ministry described the incident as "a serious violation of Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity" and "a threat to the safety of our citizens." The ministry also condemned Russia's "war of aggression against Ukraine" and its impact on Moldova's security and regional security.

On August 9, police reported an explosion near Crocmaz, where fragments of a drone landed after it struck a tree at a height of 2.5 meters. The source of the drone remains unconfirmed. Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fragments of 28 drones and missiles have been discovered in Moldova. Meduza's reporting on this story was conducted by a human journalist and translated from Russian using an AI model adhering to strict editorial standards.