Moldova condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object
The aerial object entered Moldovan airspace at 1437 GMT and exploded shortly after, near the settlement of Talmaza, close to the border with Ukraine.
On Monday, Moldova's foreign ministry denounced the intrusion of an unidentified aerial object into the country's airspace, which subsequently detonated near the border with Ukraine. The incident occurred at 1737 local time (1437 GMT), according to Moldovan authorities. The object was observed entering Moldovan airspace before exploding near the settlement of Talmaza, close to the Ukrainian border. Subsequent investigations revealed that the explosion had ignited grass, though no casualties were reported.
The ministry emphasized that this act represented a serious breach of Moldova's sovereignty and posed a direct threat to the safety of its citizens. No information was provided regarding the object's origin. Moldova, sharing a border with Ukraine, has frequently encountered incidents involving drones flying over its territory and debris found near the border. Despite its support for Ukraine in Russia's war, Moldova maintains strict control over its airspace and takes a firm stance against any violations.
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