Romania, a NATO member, is reluctant to intercept such targets, while Moldova lacks any functional air defense systems, the report noted. Experts believe Russia exploits this gap when planning drone and missile attacks on Ukraine.

A Russian missile entered Moldovan airspace during a mass attack on Ukraine on Dec. 25, Moldovan President Maia Sandu confirmed. On Christmas morning, Russia launched more than 70 missiles and over 100 drones, targeting Ukraine 's energy infrastructure. At least one person was killed, and six others were injured, local authorities said.

During a massive strike on Ukrainian energy facilities on December 25, a Russian missile crossed the airspace of Moldova. This was stated by the President of the Republic of Maia Sandu, condemning the Russian strikes and calling the incident a "violation of international law.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that a Russian missile violated Moldova's airspace on the night of 24 December. Source: Sandu on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Sandu stated that on Christmas,

One of the cruise missiles that Russia used to attack Ukraine on the night of 24-25 December came from Moldova’s airspace. Source: A report by the Ukrainian Air Force, as reported by European Pravda Details: At 07:24 on 25 December,