Five drones entered Moldova during Russia's latest aerial attack on Ukraine

Five drones entered Moldovan airspace during a Russian aerial attack on Ukraine on the night of 26-27 August.

As reported by Moldova's Defence Ministry, the first drone crossing the state border from Ukraine into Moldova was detected near the town of Bălăbănești, heading towards Palanca, at 03:56. It immediately flew back towards Ukraine at 03:57.

The second drone was spotted from the direction of Starokozache, near the village of Căplani, at 03:59. It disappeared from radar at 04:10 near the village of Carahasani.

The third drone crossed the state border from Ukraine at 04:09, heading towards Palanca – Crocmaz – Olănești – Purcari – Răscăieți. At 04:24, the object disappeared from radar near the village of Pervomaisc, close to the border area.

The fourth drone crossed the state border at 04:16 towards Palanca, before continuing towards Maiaky in Ukraine.

At 05:50, a drone crossed the border between the two countries near the Săiți-Lisne border crossing point. At 06:02, it headed towards the Lisne crossing point, leaving Moldovan airspace.

"The unauthorised flights over our country's airspace occurred as a result of the Russian Federation's aerial attacks on Ukraine. The national authorities, together with partners, continue to monitor the airspace to ensure the safety of the population," Moldova's Defence Ministry stated.

Igor Grosu, President of the Parliament of Moldova, believes frequent incidents involving drones violating the country's airspace are linked to the approaching elections to the Russian State Duma.

Meanwhile, Moldovan President Maia Sandu believes that the frequent violations of her country's airspace by Russian drones are linked to "insufficient support for Ukraine to intercept them".