Zelensky visits Canada to bolster support; Moldovan airspace closed after drone incident
Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Canada to secure continued military and financial support. Meanwhile, Moldovan airspace was briefly closed after a drone fell and exploded 160 km from Chisinau airport, raising concerns about regional spillover. The incident underscores the proximity of the conflict to NATO borders and potential airspace risks.
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Russian Drone Incursions into Moldovan and Romanian Airspace; Zelenskyy Near-Miss
Multiple Russian drones have violated Moldovan and Romanian airspace, with at least one confirmed crash in Moldova. Concurrently, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's aircraft reportedly had a near-miss with a drone during takeoff from Moldova, though the drone's origin and intent remain unconfirmed. These incidents indicate a significant escalation of spillover risks from the Ukraine conflict into neighboring states, including NATO territory.