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Deadly Drone Strikes Flare Near Moldova as Peace Push Stalls
Cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine kill civilians and threaten neighboring countries despite new diplomatic efforts.
In brief
Cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine kill civilians and threaten neighboring countries despite new diplomatic efforts. Long-range drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine is intensifying and spilling into neighboring countries like Moldova, even as US-led diplomatic efforts push for direct talks. Originally…
Fatal strike at Moldovan border
Russian drones struck the Starokozache crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, killing two people and injuring three. The attack forced officials to close the critical border post.
“the aggression must be stopped here and now before it spreads any further”
Ukrainian drones hit Novorossiysk
A massive Ukrainian drone attack struck the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk, killing four people, including a child, and injuring 29 others.
Moldova dragged deeper into conflict
Moldova's prime minister reported that 17 drones struck Moldovan territory in August alone, more than in all of last year, as the war increasingly spills across borders.
“Those who ignore or downplay these threats - and refuse to name the aggressor - are denying reality”
Escalation threatens diplomatic momentum
Both nations stepped up long-range strikes despite high-level US diplomacy, including recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
Peace talks remain uncertain
Following a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukraine expressed readiness for direct talks this month, but the Kremlin called scheduling premature.
The main idea
Long-range drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine is intensifying and spilling into neighboring countries like Moldova, even as US-led diplomatic efforts push for direct talks.
