Moldova expels a Russian diplomat after a drone falls near homes

A Russian Geran drone came down near family homes and an energy facility in the village of Kistelnita, President Maia Sandu said. Police said it landed about 100 metres from a house, and no casualties or damage were reported.

Sandu called it Russia's latest dangerous act: “Russia's war keeps putting Moldovan lives at risk.”

— Maia Sandu, president of Moldova

Drone incidents since the 2022 invasion

100+ incidents

The drone entered Moldovan airspace at 1:59 p.m. local time during a large Russian attack on Ukraine. The government says such drone incidents now number more than 100 since the 2022 invasion.