Moldova airspace violations double in 2026 as Russian drones encroach

Moldova, a constitutionally neutral former Soviet republic, has recorded 56 airspace violations this year, more than double the total for 2025. The violations, attributed to Russian drones, signal escalating spillover from the Ukraine conflict and pressure on Moldova's neutrality. The trend suggests deliberate probing of NATO's eastern flank, though attribution and intent remain partially inferred.