Russia Deliberately Sends Drones Into Moldovan Airspace, Moldovan President Says
Moldovan President Maia Sandu said some drones entering the country’s airspace are not accidental strays, but rather deliberately sent there by Russia. She added that expelling Russia’s ambassador would not stop the violations.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu accused Russia of deliberately sending drones into Moldovan airspace during a recent broadcast. Sandu remarked on the pattern of drone trajectories on the air, suggesting whether the airspace violations are accidental or deliberate in testing Moldova's response capacity. She noted that both intentional and accidental drone invasions violate Moldovan borders, similar incidents also reported in Romania and Poland.
Sandu doubted that expelling Russia's ambassador, Oleg Ozerov, would deter Russia from its actions, stating that Russia's policy remains unchanged regardless of protest notes. The president emphasized that Ukraine's victory in the war is the most critical action to halt such drone violations, urging support for Ukraine's efforts.
Sandu pointed out that Russia's actions show disregard for international protest notes, citing previous drone incidents involving Russian "Banderol" loitering munitions, a Shahed 138 drone shot down by a Spanish F-18 jet, and the destruction of Russian-produced Gerbera drones in the Black Sea. These incidents have escalated tensions along NATO's eastern flank, prompting speculation that Russia may be testing NATO's response capabilities, possibly through cyberattacks or covert operations.
Recent drone incidents, including a recent explosion-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, highlight Russia's use of hybrid warfare tactics across the EU and US.
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