Several Russian drones reportedly fell and exploded on Moldovan territory during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, according to the country's police. Military sappers and police were dispatched to the crash sites. Russian drones have been observed entering Moldovan airspace during attacks on Ukraine, particularly targeting the Odesa region.

On September 3, three Russian UAVs entered the country's airspace. On September 9, a flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from Chisinau to Oslo was delayed due to a Russian drone spotted over Moldova.