Moldova recalls ambassador from Russia after drone explodes in Crocmaz, near Ukraine’s border

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry recalled its ambassador from Moscow for consultations after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz.

'Serious violation' — Moldova recalls ambassador from Moscow following drone crash  The Kyiv Independent

Chisinau said it summoned its ambassador in Russia back home for consultations, calling the drone incident a “grave violation of Moldova’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” that risks the safety of its citizens.

An explosion and subsequent fire occurred near the Moldovan village of Crocmaz in the Ștefan Vodă district at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 9. Preliminary information from Moldovan police indicates the blast was caused by fragments of a combat drone. No casualties were reported, and a specialized e