Moldova says five Russian aerial weapons violated its airspace and exploded on its territory

Moldova has said that five Russian aerial weapons violated the country's airspace and exploded on its territory, according to Anadolu Agency.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned following the incident that Russia's attacks on Ukraine are "dangerously reaching Moldova," pointing to the risk the ongoing war poses to neighbouring countries.

Moldova, which borders Ukraine, has periodically reported debris or weapon fragments from the conflict entering its territory since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, though reports of exploding aerial weapons mark a more serious escalation.

Details on the exact location of the incidents, the type of weapons involved, and whether there were any casualties or damage have not been fully specified in available reporting.

The incident adds to concerns in Chisinau and among Moldova's Western partners about the risk of the war in Ukraine spilling over into neighbouring non-NATO states.