Moldovan president: Russian drone crashed near homes and energy facility

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has reported that a Russian Geran-type strike drone violated the country's airspace on 23 October and crashed near homes and an energy facility.

Source: European Pravda, citing Sandu on X (Twitter)

Details: Sandu emphasised that Russia's war continues to endanger Moldovans.

Quote: "We condemn this latest dangerous act. In response, we have declared a Russian embassy staff member persona non grata."

Background:

• On 23 October, drone wreckage was discovered in the Moldovan village of Chiștelnița about 100 m from a residential building. Early reports indicated that no one was injured.
• On 16 October, Moldovan police discovered the wreckage of a drone that had crashed and exploded in a field between the villages of Codrenii Noi and Scăieni in the Dondușeni district.

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