Moldovan police discover wreckage of suspected Russian Gerbera drone
The wreckage of a drone equipped with a camera and containing components consistent with a Russian Gerbera UAV was discovered in Moldova on September 24, the Moldovan police reported.
On September 24, Moldovan police unearthed the remains of what is believed to be a Russian Gerbera drone. The discovery was made by bomb technicians from the Moldovan explosives unit, who identified components consistent with a Russian Gerbera UAV. This marks the first incident of this particular drone configuration being detected in Moldova, according to law enforcement agencies.
The drone had a camera mounted in its nose, a detail that sets it apart. Experts determined that the drone crashed into a tree, exploded upon impact, and then came to rest. Forensic investigators are diligently examining the wreckage to ascertain the drone's precise model, manufacturer, and technical specifications. However, confirmation from a specialized laboratory is required for final identification.
Earlier, on the same day, a drone crashed in Romania's Suceava County, prompting schools in four towns to suspend classes due to threats of further strikes. Romania promptly dispatched two F-16 fighter jets following the drone's entry into national airspace. The incident occurred as Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack against Ukraine on September 24, resulting in the interception of seven Iskander and Zircon missiles and 219 UAVs by Ukrainian Air Defense Forces.
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