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Russian Drone Breach Sparks Tensions in Moldova and Ukraine

3/15/2026

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On March 14, a Russian Shahed-type drone violated Moldova's airspace amid a large-scale attack on Ukraine, and Moldova's Foreign Ministry called it a "serious breach of sovereignty."
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responded to Iranian politician Ebrahim Azizi's claim that Ukrainian territory is a legitimate target.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the claim as "absurd."
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that over 10 countries have sought Ukraine's assistance in countering Iranian drones.

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On March 14, a Russian Shahed-type drone violated Moldova's airspace amid a large-scale attack on Ukraine, and Moldova's Foreign Ministry called it a "serious breach of sovereignty."
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responded to Iranian politician Ebrahim Azizi's claim that Ukrainian territory is a legitimate target.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the claim as "absurd."
President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that over 10 countries have sought Ukraine's assistance in countering Iranian drones.