Event Brief
Russian drones hit Moldova border crossing overnight
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: Ukraine says Russian drones struck a border crossing with Moldova during an overnight attack. The claim was made a day after a Romanian F-16 destroyed an explosive-laden maritime drone near Europe’s largest offshore gas project.
WHO: Ukraine
WHAT: Ukraine said Russian drones hit a border crossing with Moldova in an overnight strike.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Moldova border crossing
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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