# Ukrainian refugee situation in Moldova

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ukrainian-refugee-situation-in-moldova
> Updated: 2026-10-26T13:45:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Moldova continues to manage significant numbers of Ukrainian refugees. As of late September, UNHCR data indicated 146,667 Ukrainian refugees remained in the country, with over 61,000 individuals utilizing a temporary protection mechanism. Minister of Internal Affairs Daniella Misail-Nichitin reported that the state was also examining nearly 460 asylum applications, including 88 from Ukrainian citizens.

Border security incidents involving asylum seekers have been noted, including individuals attempting to cross the Nistru river by swimming. On October 26, a Ukrainian citizen entered Moldovan airspace via a motorized paraglider, originating from the direction of Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The individual was located near the village of Larga in the Briceni district and subsequently requested asylum.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Ukrainian citizen enters Moldova via motorized paraglider

A Ukrainian citizen entered Moldova illegally using a motorized paraglider, landing near Larga in the Briceni district and subsequently requesting asylum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukrainian-citizen-enters-moldova-via-motorized-paraglider

### 2026-10-22: Republic of Moldova reports over 61,000 Ukrainians under temporary protection

Moldova is processing nearly 460 asylum claims, including 88 from Ukrainians. Over 61,000 Ukrainians currently benefit from temporary protection in the country.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republic-of-moldova-reports-over-61000-ukrainians-under-temporary-protection

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