Drone falls and explodes in Moldova, authorities investigate circumstances
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The fall of an unmanned aerial vehicle has been recorded in Moldova, the country's Ministry of Defence reported on Friday 16 October.
Source: European Pravda, citing Moldovan Defence Ministry
Details: The ministry noted that the drone crashed and exploded near the village of Scăieni, in the Donddușeni district of the country.
Additional details are currently being clarified.
The Ministry of Defence called on people who find any unknown objects or debris not to touch or move them.
Background:
- On the night of 15-16 October and on the morning of 16 October, several Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace.
- On the night of 14-15 October, during a Russian attack on Ukraine, a drone again violated Moldovan airspace. Moldovan Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi said that this drone was "definitely" Russian.
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