On 18 December 2023, a Russian Shahed UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) with an unexploded warhead was found in Moldova. The warning surfaced via Ukrainian social media posts. The Shahed-U is a loitering munition UAV of Iranian origin, known for usage by Russian forces since summer 2022 in their Ukraine invasion. Its unexploded warhead was discovered near Moldovan territory, representing a potential security incident. Additionally, two more Shahed UAVs were found recently in Moldova, one crashed on a rooftop and another on a roadside trailer. The evidence highlights the growing impact of Russia's drone warfare beyond Ukraine's borders.

On 18 December 2023, a Russian Shahed UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) with an unexploded warhead was found in Moldova. The warning surfaced via Ukrainian social media posts. The Shahed-U is a loitering munition UAV of Iranian origin, known for usage by Russian forces since summer 2022 in their Ukraine invasion. Its unexploded warhead was discovered near Moldovan territory, representing a potential security incident. Additionally, two more Shahed UAVs were found recently in Moldova, one crashed on a rooftop and another on a roadside trailer. The evidence highlights the growing impact of Russia's drone warfare beyond Ukraine's borders.