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Moldova and Romania respond to drone incursions near Ukrainian border

A series of drone-related incidents occurred near the borders of Moldova and Romania following Russian airstrikes on Ukraine. On the night of August 24-25, Shahed-type drones targeted the Vinogradovka border crossing in Ukraine, located near the Moldovan Vulcănești crossing. The attacks caused explosions and led to the temporary suspension of activity at the Vulcănești-Vinogradovka border points.

On the morning of August 24, an unidentified drone entered Moldovan airspace from the Odesa region at 5:55 AM, traversing the Cahul region before exiting toward Romania. In response, Moldova restricted its southern airspace for approximately 15 minutes. Romanian authorities detected intermittent radar signals over the Cahul region and Galați county, prompting the scramble of two F-16 fighter jets and an IAR-330 SOCAT helicopter from Borcea. A RO-Alert was issued to the local population at 6:12 AM.

Later, drone fragments were discovered in a walnut tree at a residence in Ciușlea, Vrancea County. Residents in a 300-meter radius were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities confirmed that the recovered fragments did not contain an explosive charge. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence continues to monitor the situation as drone-related incursions in the region have become increasingly frequent.

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Cahul · Galaţi · Moldova · Moldovan Ministry of Defence · Moldovan Ministry of Defense · NATO · Odesa Oblast · Republic of Moldova · Romania · Romanian Air Force · Romanian Ministry of Defense · Romanian Ministry of National Defence

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