Drones crashed in Moldova: Forensic analysis results
The wreckage of the unmanned aerial vehicles that crashed on the territory of the Republic of Moldova is undergoing technical and explosive analysis before being sealed as evidence in criminal cases.
The General Police Inspectorate (IGP) stated in a response to Teleradio-Moldova that the forensic examination of the devices—including unmanned aerial vehicles carrying explosive payloads—is conducted by specialists from the Technical-Explosive Section of the Technical-Forensic Center.
The examination involves analyzing the drone objects, fragments, and components, as well as traces resulting from the explosions.
"Through these technical examinations, experts determine the type and characteristics of the explosive payload, the specifics and elements of the propulsion system, the characteristics of the initiation mechanism, the destructive elements, and other parts relevant to identifying and characterizing the examined object," the IGP response noted.
Upon completion of all examinations, the objects or materials are packaged, sealed, and preserved as material evidence—or corpus delicti—for criminal proceedings until the investigation concludes.
The National Army's Air Operations Service has recorded 56 airspace violation incidents since the beginning of the year, bringing the total to 93 since 2022.
On October 5, a Border Police officer was injured by a projectile that fell near the Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe border crossing point following Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The projectile ricocheted off the ground and struck a scheduled bus that was stationary near the barrier. According to the authorities, the police officer's life is not in danger.
After the incident, the Ministry of Internal Affairs ordered the withdrawal of border police officers from joint crossing points within Ukrainian territory, and will set up special protective areas for staff and citizens at the border crossing.
