Moldovan president: Drones don't ask what language you speak

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has referred to recent drone crashes in Moldova and called for unity in her address to the country's National Forum of Ethnic Minorities.

Source: Moldovan news outlet Newsmaker, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Sandu stated that only EU accession can guarantee Moldova's security and allow every community to preserve and develop its culture.

Quote from Sandu: "When a drone crashed in Etulia, a predominantly Gagauz district, it did not ask what language people speak there. Nor did the drones that exploded between Ceadîr-Lunga and Valea Perjei or in Crocmaz. We all share the same concerns, and we want the same thing: to know that our children are safe and to live in peace."

Details: Sandu noted that joining the European Union means "security, more opportunities for development, and a guarantee that every community will be able to preserve and promote its culture".

Background:

• According to the Moldovan Defence Ministry, 63 cases of unauthorised UAV flights have been recorded in Moldova since the beginning of the year, including 15 in October alone.
• On the night of 15-16 October, five drones flew into Moldova for a few minutes from the direction of Ukraine. Towards evening, another drone violated the country's airspace and exploded in a field.
• The Moldovan Foreign Ministry has condemned the repeated violations of Moldova's airspace.

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