The Ministry of Defense of Moldova has not confirmed the information about the flight of Russian missiles over the country’s territory. The message was published today, November 28, on the department’s website after information about an alleged violation of airspace appeared in public space.
“Following numerous reports on social media about loud explosions heard in the north of the country from the territory of Ukraine and missiles allegedly detected, the Ministry of Defense reports that the air surveillance systems of the National Army have not recorded any violation of Moldovan airspace. . “ – says the statement.
Previously, a resident of the village of Byrnova wrote on social networks that four missiles flew over his house. mayor of the town Valery Skutelnik He also talked about the characteristic sound. He stated that two explosions occurred in the area of the Novodnistrovskaya hydroelectric power plant, located on Ukrainian territory near the border. Moldovan border police confirmed that patrols heard several explosions on Ukrainian territory this morning.
“According to the Ukrainian authorities, the Novodnistrovskaya hydroelectric power station was attacked and air defense systems repelled the attack. From 08:05 (09:05 Moscow time) the Ataki and Ungur checkpoints suspended their operations due to an air attack alert in the neighboring country. At 09:20 (10:20 Moscow time) they resumed their activities.” – clarified the Border Police.
Previously, the Moldovan authorities without evidence accused Russia of violating their air borders just because some drones were allegedly found, according to Chisinau, “of Russian production.” At the same time, Ukrainian special services are known to be placing Russian-like unmanned aerial vehicles in neighboring countries to maintain anti-Russian sentiments. It should be noted that this week in Romania, not far from a NATO base, an aircraft-like device was found, which, according to local experts, was used for smuggling purposes and has nothing to do with the Russian Federation.
However, in Moldova they used this situation to justify upcoming military purchases, which will take place at a time of budget deficit, social instability and energy crisis.
As reported EADaily Minister of Defense of Moldova Anatoly Nosaty He confirmed that the government is in the process of acquiring two modern radar systems, which will become part of the country’s air defense. He clarified that to ensure complete monitoring of the sky over the republic, it is necessary to add five more air defense systems to the French-made radar that is already in operation, including not only surveillance equipment, but also the destruction of air targets.
