Moldova Airspace Violated 63 Times in 2026, 15 in October Amid Russian Attacks

Moldova's Defense Ministry reports 63 airspace violations this year, with 15 in October and 7 in the week of Oct 10-16, coinciding with Russian strikes on Ukraine. Four violations occurred on Friday in Stefan Voda, Ocnita, and the Transnistrian segment. This marks a sustained pattern of incursions, likely Russian drones or missiles, raising regional escalation concerns and testing Moldova's neutrality.