UAV

UAV event in Cahul, Ceadir-Lunga area, Moldova, Republic of on Fri 8th May 2026

8th May 2026

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‼️The Air Operations Service of the National Army detected, today, at 9:35, from the direction of Ukraine,

Volinaea, through the Valea Perjei locality, Taraclia district, the unauthorized overflight of the airspace of the Republic of Moldova by an unmanned aerial vehicle. At 9:49, the aircraft was heard by the patrol of the Valea Perjei Border Police Sector.

According to data provided by the air surveillance systems, the drone crossed Ceadir-Lunga heading towards the village of Moscovei, Cahul district.

At 10:16, the drone disappeared from radars near the Larga Nouă locality, Cahul district.

In this context, between 9:55-10:08, the country's airspace was closed, later reopened, and from 10:08, the airspace of the Southern part is closed.

At the same time, the institution cooperates with national institutions and specialists from neighboring countries for the safety of citizens.

We will return with details.

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Moldova, Republic of (MDA)

Cahul ( Ceadir-Lunga area )

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