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Sandu slams Russia as attack debris hits Moldova in latest airspace violation
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russia after debris from five Russian air attack weapons, including missiles and drones, violated Moldova’s airspace and exploded on its territory, causing a fire but no casualties.
- The incident occurred between 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m., with fragments found in eastern Moldovan districts, prompting police to secure the debris.
- Russian attacks in Ukraine have recently resulted in at least eight civilian deaths and 83 injuries, highlighting the escalating conflict near Moldova’s border.
- Moldova has experienced multiple airspace violations amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, with three violations reported just last Wednesday during attacks on Kyiv.
- In related developments, Lithuania temporarily closed Vilnius airport and scrambled NATO jets after detecting a suspicious object possibly crossing from Belarus, reflecting increased European tensions with Russia.
