Moldova Drone Mystery: Resident's 'Toy' Turned Out to Be a Surveillance Drone
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In a bizarre incident, police in Moldova were called to a rural community after a resident picked up what they thought was a toy drone that had crashed. However, upon investigation, authorities discovered the device to be a Gerbera-type drone, often used for surveillance or improvised attacks. The incident occurred in Pepeni, a village about 100 kilometers north of Moldova's capital, Chisinau. According to the police, the drone did not contain explosives and posed no immediate danger. Nevertheless, they urged the public to be cautious and not touch or transport fallen drones. The police were tipped off by the village mayor, who identified the resident who had brought the drone back home. The mayor had posted a video on social media showing the drone on a trailer, and expressed concern about the incident. This is the latest in a series of airspace breaches and drone discoveries in Moldova since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Last week, multiple drones were spotted in Moldova's airspace during Russian attacks on Ukraine, prompting the country to summon the Russian ambassador to the foreign ministry. The authorities have not revealed the origin of the drone, but experts believe it could be linked to Russia's military activities in the region. The incident highlights the need for vigilance and awareness about potential security threats in the area.
