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Latest 11 August 2026

Deadly drone crash sparks new Moldova-Russia tensions

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has attributed a recent drone crash in Crocmaz to Russia’s war in Ukraine, condemning the violation of airspace. The explosion caused property damage, but no casualties.…

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