Moldova reports five Russian drones downed in 17 hours; Moscow accuses Chisinau of hostility

Moldovan authorities reported downing five Russian drones within 17 hours, indicating an active aerial incursion near its airspace. Moscow responded by accusing Moldova's pro-European government of pursuing a hostile policy toward Russia. The incident marks a notable escalation in Russian pressure on Moldova, a non-NATO state bordering Ukraine, and raises concerns about spillover from the Ukraine conflict.