Moldova Investigates Unidentified Drone Wreckage Discovered in Vineyards

Debris from an unidentified drone was discovered in Moldova on November 12.

According to a Facebook statement from the Moldovan Police, the parts of the unmanned aerial vehicle were found among vineyards on the outskirts of the village of Antonești in the Ștefan Vodă district.

After the wreckage was located, specialists from the Center for Technical Forensics and Judicial Expertise were sent to the scene. Experts are examining the debris to determine its nature, type, and exact origin.

Law enforcement officials urged local residents to exercise caution and issued a direct safety warning: “Do not approach or touch any debris or suspicious objects.” Citizens were also asked to stay away from the site until the investigation is complete.

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At this time, officials have not released any confirmed information regarding who owns the drone or where it was launched from.

Previously, on September 30, a Russian Geran-4 drone equipped with a turbojet engine entered Moldovan airspace before crashing into trees and exploding near a road in the Orhei district.

Investigators recovered drone fragments, including engine components and parts marked “Geran-4,” while authorities temporarily restricted airspace during the incident.

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