NATO deterrence gap exposed by Russia's drone escalation; Moldova urges course correction
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A drone entered Moldovan airspace from Odesa region for ~8 minutes on Oct 14-15, exiting back to Ukraine. This is a recurring pattern of spillover from Russian attacks on Ukraine, but the duration and frequency may signal heightened risk. It underscores Moldova's exposure to the conflict and potential for escalation.
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Satellite imagery confirms Russia has rapidly constructed at least two new jet-propelled drone bases near Ukraine, signaling a significant expansion of its strike capabilities and industrial resilience. Concurrently, Russia has launched large-scale drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including areas near NATO borders, and increased airspace violations and detonations within Moldova. The operational capacity of the new bases and the full impact of recent strikes remain unverified.
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