"Allegations and Accusations Surrounding Drone Attack in Moldova's Breakaway Region"

Moldova and Ukraine have dismissed claims by pro-Russian separatist authorities in Transnistria that an explosion in the breakaway region was caused by a drone launched from Ukraine, with Moldova calling it an attempt to provoke fear and panic and Ukraine blaming Russia for carrying out a provocation. The primarily Russian-speaking region of Transnistria, which broke away from Moldova after the collapse of the Soviet Union, has long depended on Moscow for support. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for heightened tensions in the area.