# Moldova-Ukraine border security incidents > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-ukraine-border-security-incidents > Updated: 2026-10-20T04:55:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Following an incident at the Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe crossing where a projectile struck a parked bus and injured a Border Police officer, Moldovan authorities announced plans to increase security. Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin stated the government is coordinating measures such as providing shrapnel-resistant protective equipment, creating designated shelters, and expediting the MD-ALERT system. Officials are also considering moving Moldovan personnel from joint control points on Ukrainian territory back to Moldovan territory. Separately, Moldovan police addressed the death of a 27-year-old Ukrainian citizen found near the village of Clocușna in the Ocnița district. While allegations were made by Deputy Vasile Costiuc suggesting the individual had been shot, the General Inspectorate of Police stated that forensic examinations found no evidence of gunshot wounds or crime. Authorities believe the individual was likely attempting an illegal border crossing, but the exact cause of death remains undetermined due to decomposition. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Moldovan Police clarify death of Ukrainian citizen near border Moldovan police deny allegations of a cover-up regarding the death of a Ukrainian man found near the border, stating forensic exams showed no signs of gunshot wounds. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldovan-woman-accused-of-murder-in-death-of-italian-national ### 2026-10-07: Moldova to increase border security following Palanca incident Moldova is enhancing border security and protective measures following a projectile incident at the Palanca crossing that injured a border officer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-to-increase-border-security-following-palanca-incident --- Cite as: Moldova-Ukraine border security incidents. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-ukraine-border-security-incidents