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Zelenskiy says Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace twice during his transit

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian drones attacked Moldovan airspace on two occasions while he was traveling through the country aboard his aircraft. The disclosure underscores the spillover risk to civil and government aviation from Russia’s ongoing drone operations near Ukraine and neighboring states.

Discovered 2026-09-15T14:05:59.102366-07:00 | 2026-09-15T14:05:59.102366-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The reported incursions highlight the risk that drone operations linked to the Russia-Ukraine war can extend into neighboring states’ airspace.
  • Zelenskiy said the incidents occurred while he was aboard an aircraft in transit, directly connecting the airspace threat to government and civil aviation operations.
  • The disclosure reinforces the importance of airspace surveillance, threat detection and coordination among countries bordering active conflict zones.

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