# Russian drone strike hits Ukrainian checkpoint on Moldova border, killing two

https://mins.news/en/item/50907

- Meduza, 2026-09-09 07:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/09/russian-drone-strike-hits-ukrainian-checkpoint-on-border-with-moldova-killing-two

> Russian drones struck the Starokozache international vehicle checkpoint in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to Ukrainian authorities. Two people were killed and three injured, preliminary data showed, and operations were suspended. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the strike, saying the site was used to deliver military cargo into Ukraine.

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