Russian drones breach Moldovan and Romanian airspace amid rising incursions

Russian drones have been repeatedly breaching the airspace of Moldova and neighboring Romania, a pattern that analysts say is becoming more frequent. The latest incident occurred this week when a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was prevented from taking off at Chisinau International Airport, prompting heightened alertness among regional security officials.

Observers and aviation experts suggest the incursions are intentional, pointing to the timing of the Ukrainian president’s flight and the broader context of heightened tensions in Eastern Europe. Both Moldovan and Romanian authorities have lodged formal complaints with Moscow and are coordinating with NATO partners to strengthen air‑defence monitoring. The developments underscore growing concerns over the security of civilian air routes in the region and may prompt further diplomatic engagement to address the escalating aerial violations.