Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Russian Banderol missile crosses into Moldova during attack on Ukraine
Ukrinform reports that a Russian Banderol missile crossed from Ukraine's Odesa region into Moldova during Russia's attack on Ukraine on August 17.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risk of cross-border escalation as Russia's attacks on Ukraine can affect neighboring countries.
What's unclear
- The missile's exact trajectory and whether it caused any damage in Moldova.
Linked public sources
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- It is reported that today at 17:25, the Ukrainian Air Force announced that "Banderol" loitering munitions… — Chornomorsk
- Ukrainian Air Force announces missile threat in Chornomorsk — Chornomorsk
- The Banderol: the US$100,000 "missile spam" Russia is using to terrorise Odesa — Odesa
- Russian forces attack Odesa Oblast: fires break out, children among those injured — Odesa Oblast
- Ukraine hit ground-control station for rare drone that fires Russia s Banderol, missile hitting 650 km/h… — Kherson