Authorities found suspected combat drone debris after explosion near Crocmaz, Moldova

A powerful explosion occurred near Crocmaz in Moldova's Ștefan Vodă district on August 9, sparking a vegetation fire and leaving suspected combat drone debris. No injuries were reported. Police received the report around 13:20, and emergency services responded to extinguish the fire. Fragments of what is believed to be a combat drone were found at the scene, with bomb disposal and technical experts dispatched to investigate its origin. The incident follows recent drone activity near the Romanian border, including a fourth drone entering Romanian airspace on July 27 and several drones shot down days earlier. Authorities say more information will follow after checks.