Florești drone: Russian-made, no explosives on board
On the morning of November 25, the airspace surveillance systems of the National Army detected six drones entering the airspace of the Republic of Moldova without authorization. This incident followed a new massive attack on Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense. One of the drones, marked with the letter "Z," which symbolizes Russian military aggression, crashed onto the roof of a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. Experts have identified it as a "decoy drone." In response, the Russian Federation's ambassador-at-large in Chisinau, Oleg Ozerov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Police: The drone that landed in Florești is a Gerbera type, Russian-made and did not have an explosive charge
A drone landed on November 25 on the roof of a house in Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district. The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) reported that it is a "Gerbera-type" drone manufactured in Russia.
Investigations revealed that the drone did not carry any explosive charges. Gerbera-type drones can be used for deceptive operations, surveillance, information gathering, and even the transport of explosives, according to the IGP.
Specialists note that these drones can weigh up to 18 kg and have a flight range of up to 600 km, reaching speeds of approximately 160 km/h. They are capable of ascending to altitudes of three kilometers.
Experts also note that these drones are designed to land safely when their batteries run out, helping prevent crashes and ensuring the safety of people on the ground. Additionally, the jamming technology on these drones is designed to reduce the risk of accidents.
Head of the IGP, about the drone that fell on a roof in Florești: "When it is subjected to jamming, it hovers"
The recent incident involving a drone that landed on a house in the village of Cuhurestii de Jos, located in the Floresti district, has sparked a range of reactions in the public sphere, from concern to mockery.
Many internet users have noted that the drone landed smoothly on the roof without causing significant damage.
Viorel Cernăuțeanu, the Head of the General Inspectorate of Police, emphasized that such incidents pose a real "danger" to national security and clarified the circumstances surrounding the drone's landing.
"When drones are subjected to jamming, they continue to fly until their fuel runs out, at which point they hover and then land," Cernăuțeanu explained, referencing previous similar cases.
The Head of the National Police declined to provide further details about the incident, stating that he is awaiting the findings from specialists investigating the scene.
Drone crashes into a house in Cuhureștii de Jos, causing panic in Florești
A drone marked with the letter "Z," a symbol of the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine, crashed on November 25 onto the roof of a house in Cuhurestii de Jos, Floresti district.
The drone did not explode and, according to an image released by the General Inspectorate of Police, it caused no significant damage.
“A few minutes ago, a drone fell onto a guard’s house in an orchard located in Cuhureștii de Jos, Florești district. The Police Explosives and Technical Section team is on-site. The area was evacuated, and the police have isolated the perimeter in Florești,” reads a brief announcement from the institution.
The police promised to provide more details later.
