Far from any front line: Russia has hit at least five of Ukraine’s western border crossings with Moldova and NATO member since late August
During one strike, a drone flew into Moldova toward Romania and NATO jets scrambled.
- Why it matters
- Attacks on crossings far from active fighting disrupt Ukraine's supply routes and signal Russia's ability to reach infrastructure deep inside Ukrainian territory, forcing NATO air responses.
- Most affected
- Ukrainian military and civilians — Supply routes to western regions disrupted by strikes on border crossings.
NATO members — Drawn into air defense responses when Russian drones approach their territory. - Likely next
- Whether Russia continues striking western crossings and whether NATO scrambles jets again in response.