Ukraine theater · Airstrike
Russian drone crosses into Moldova before looping back to strike Ukraine
Moldova's Ministry of Defense reported that a Russian Shahed-136 drone crossed into Moldovan airspace before looping back into Ukraine during an overnight assault.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risk of spillover from the conflict into neighboring countries, raising concerns about regional security.
What's unclear
- The exact flight path and duration of the drone's incursion into Moldova.
- Whether Moldova took any defensive measures in response.
- The extent of damage or casualties from the drone strike in Ukraine.
Linked public sources
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