Moldovan president responds to incidents involving Russian drones

Moldova's president Maia Sandu has addressed the recent incidents involving Russian drones that crashed on the country's territory. Source: Moldpres, citing Sandu, as reported by European Pravda The president stated that the detected drones pose no immediate threat to residents, but emphasised the need for continued vigilance. 

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She highlighted the importance of "acquiring the necessary technologies to protect the entire country and ensure the safety of all citizens".

Quote: "While these incidents do not currently pose a direct threat to the Republic of Moldova, the proximity of the war to our borders and the presence of drones in our airspace are certainly concerning," Sandu added.

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  • On 10 November, two drones were found in Moldova, in the districts of Causeni and Riscani.

    Ukraine's Air Force, in a morning briefing, reported that 10 drones "left Ukrainian airspace" towards Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

  • Moldovan authorities have previously reported discovering drone debris after Russian air attacks on Ukraine.

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