Two Russian S8000 Banderol cruise missiles, launched from drones, entered Moldovan airspace during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine.
The incident was confirmed by Moldova’s National Integrated Air Monitoring System, while the country’s Ministry of Defence released details of the airspace violations, European Pravda reported.
According to Moldovan authorities, the first missile crossed the country’s airspace at 6:04 a.m., travelling from the Ukrainian village of Yasky, in the Odesa region, towards Tudora, in Moldova’s Ștefan Vodă district.
It remained in Moldovan airspace until 6:09 a.m., before leaving in the direction of Starokozache, in Ukraine’s Odesa region.
The second missile entered Moldovan airspace at 6:06 a.m., crossing from the Ukrainian village of Lymanske towards Pervomaisc, in the Transnistrian region.
It left Moldovan airspace at 6:10 a.m., heading towards the city of Rozdilna, in Ukraine’s Odesa region.
Moldova’s National Army Air Operations Centre continues to monitor the country’s airspace in coordination with relevant authorities and international partners.
The incident highlights the growing security risks for neighbouring countries as Russia continues its military campaign against Ukraine.
