# Moldova recalls ambassador from Moscow after drone crash, calling it a ‘serious violation’

https://mins.news/en/item/18232

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-10 14:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/moldova-recalls-ambassador-from-moscow-following-drone-crash/

> Moldova is recalling its ambassador from Moscow after a drone crash, describing the incident as a “serious violation.” Moldovan President Maia Sandu said the crash was a direct consequence of Russia’s war. She warned that the situation endangers everyone. The move reflects Moldova’s response to the incident and its stated security concerns.

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