A Russian drone crashes near residential buildings in Moldova, leading to the expulsion of a Russian diplomat

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

A Russian strike drone carrying explosives crashed on Moldovan territory near Telenești. Moldovan President Maia Sandu said it violated the country's airspace. The government condemned the incident as a serious sovereignty violation and demanded Russia stop threatening regional security.

• The Republic of Moldova will declare a Russian embassy employee persona non grata.
• A Russian strike drone carrying explosives crashed on Moldovan territory.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chișinău called the incident a serious violation of sovereignty.
• A local resident reported the drone find to the police.

Outlets: G4Media, HotNews.ro, Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, TVN24, Ukrainska Pravda (English), Ziarul de Gardă

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