Russian drones hit Moldova border crossing overnight

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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: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Moldova border crossing

WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Romania destroys Russian drone boat near offshore gas platform · Aug 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Romanian F-16 blasts drone near Neptun Deep platform · Aug 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Romanian F-16 destroys explosive drone near Neptun Deep · Aug 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET

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