Cross-Border Tensions Rise Amid Drone Strikes in Ukraine

Russian drones have damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine and exploded in Moldova, raising regional tensions. Romania reported drone debris on its territory. These events have heightened concerns over civilian safety and sovereignty violations, as Moldova and Romania react to ongoing threats from drone intrusions.

Russian drone attacks have caused significant damage to port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, officials confirmed on Thursday. Meanwhile, neighboring Moldova reported two drone explosions on its soil, and NATO member Romania discovered drone fragments and remnants of explosives at two sites.

According to Kyiv, Moscow launched an overnight assault with 140 drones, resulting in injuries to one person within Ukraine's Odesa region. This area, strategically important due to its Danube River location and proximity to Romania and Moldova, frequently serves as a hub for Ukraine's Black Sea exports and has been an ongoing target during the Russian war effort.

As tensions rise, Moldova's President Maia Sandu condemned Russia's actions as dangerous to Moldovan citizens, urging respect for international borders. In Romania, which shares an extensive land border with Ukraine, defensive measures included scrambling fighter jets as drone fragments were again found, leading to increased vigilance and NATO involvement.

(With inputs from agencies.)