At least 17 suspected Russian attacks hit NATO’s eastern flank and Moldova
CEPA reports at least 17 attacks on NATO’s frontline states and Moldova in the past month, with Russian direction proven or suspected. Incidents included drones entering Moldovan and Romanian airspace, strikes on Black Sea shipping and arson attacks on Starlink facilities; Romania shot down two Russian drones, while Black Sea states appealed for combat aircraft and anti-drone systems.
Bottom line — CEPA counts 17 attacks; Black Sea states are seeking aircraft and anti-drone systems.
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CEPA says two crew members were killed and three injured when a Turkish grain vessel was hit in Romania’s Black Sea economic zone.
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According to the CEPA report, 11 of 19 Starlink antennas near Sofia were destroyed in an arson attack.
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CEPA reports that five Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace over 17 hours on October 17.
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Romania’s jets shot down two Russian Geran 4 drones on October 17, according to CEPA.