Romania shoots down drones; Moldova condemns Russian incursions

· Security · Romania · Moldova

Romania said it shot down two drones over its territorial waters on Saturday, the latest incident as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's shipping route in the Black Sea. Neighbouring Moldova condemned Russia after five drones identified by its authorities as Russian crashed on its territory in less than 24 hours. The incidents show how the war's spillover is reaching NATO and neighbouring states through the Black Sea corridor, which is central to Ukrainian grain and other exports. Neither report gave details of casualties or damage from the drones.

Why it matters：Drone incursions into NATO and neighbouring territory show the Black Sea war increasingly spilling beyond Ukraine's borders.

Key points

  • Romania shot down two drones over its territorial waters.
  • Moldova said five drones identified as Russian crashed in under 24 hours.
  • Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea shipping route.

Sources (original reporting)

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