Moldovan airspace violated by drone, Defence Ministry suspects Shahed-type drone

A drone illegally crossed into Moldovan airspace on the morning of 22 August, amid Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Source: a statement by Moldova's Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The Moldovan Defence Ministry reported that specialised airspace monitoring services, working together with partners, recorded an unauthorised flight at 04:07 on 22 August.

The drone, believed to be a Shahed 138 (Geran 3), crossed the state border from the direction of the settlement of Krutoyarivka in Odesa Oblast, heading towards the Moldovan village of Căplani.

The object left Moldovan airspace and crossed the state border again, heading back towards Ukraine, in the area of the same settlement.

Quote from Moldova's Defence Ministry: "The unauthorised flight took place following Russia's aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight."

Background:

• On the night of 19-20 August, during Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine, a drone fell on Moldovan territory.
• Early reports indicated it may have been a Geran-type drone.
• On the night of 19-20 August, a drone crashed on Romanian territory in an uninhabited area.

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