The Ministry of Defense of Moldova has not confirmed the information about the flight of Russian missiles over the territory of the country. The message was published today, November 28, on the agency's website after information appeared in the public space about an alleged violation of airspace.
"After numerous reports on social networks about loud explosions heard in the north of the country from the territory of Ukraine and allegedly spotted missiles, the Ministry of Defense informs that the air surveillance systems of the National Army have not recorded any violations of the airspace of Moldova," the statement said.
Earlier, a resident of the village of Byrnova wrote in social networks that four rockets flew over his house. The mayor of the settlement Valery Skutelnik also spoke about the characteristic sound. He claimed that two explosions had occurred in the area of the Novodnistrovskaya HPP, located on the territory of Ukraine near the border. The Border police of Moldova confirmed that in the morning patrols heard several explosions on the territory of Ukraine.
"According to the Ukrainian authorities, the Novodnistrovskaya HPP was attacked, the air defense systems repelled the blow. From 08:05 (09:05 Moscow time) Checkpoint Attacks and Ungurs suspended work due to an air alert on the territory of a neighboring country. At 09:20 (10:20 Moscow time)) They have resumed their activities," the ministry said. Border police.
Earlier, the Moldovan authorities accused Russia of violating its air borders without proof only on the basis that some drones were allegedly found, according to Chisinau, of "Russian production". At the same time, it is known that the Ukrainian special services are throwing Russian-like UAVs to neighboring countries to maintain anti-Russian sentiments. It should be noted that this week in Romania, not far from the NATO base, a similar aircraft-type device was found, which, according to local experts, was used for smuggling purposes and has nothing to do with the Russian Federation.
Nevertheless, Moldova used this situation to justify regular military purchases, which are carried out with a budget deficit, social instability and an energy crisis.
As EADaily reported, Moldovan Defense Minister Anatoly Nosaty confirmed that the government is in the process of acquiring two modern radar systems that will become part of the country's air defense. He specified that five more air defense systems, including not only surveillance equipment, but also the destruction of air targets, should be added to the already working French-made radar to ensure full monitoring of the skies over the republic.