The Border Police reported an incident that occurred during the night of September 8–9, 2026, near the border between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, in the area of the Tudora (Republic of Moldova) – Starokazachye (Ukraine) border crossing point, TRIBUNA reports.

According to information provided by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, between 11:35 p.m. and 12:05 a.m., the Starokazachye border crossing point was attacked by a drone, while two other unmanned aerial vehicles crashed nearby. The aircraft crashed on Ukrainian territory.

As a result of the attack, the infrastructure of the Ukrainian border crossing point was damaged, and operations at the Tudora (Moldova) – Starokazachye (Ukraine) crossing point were suspended.

At 11:35 p.m., all people present at the border crossing point were evacuated. Around 11:40 p.m., a mobile Border Police patrol heard four explosions and observed flashes caused by explosions on Ukrainian territory, in the direction of Tudora (Republic of Moldova) – Starokazachye (Ukraine). At that time, an air raid alert was in effect in Ukraine.

Later, at 1:45 a.m., the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported that two civilians had been killed and two others injured in the drone attack on the Starokazachye border crossing point. Their citizenship has not yet been established.

The Starokazachye border crossing point remains non-operational.

All procedural measures required by Moldovan law have been taken on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

As of this hour, no drone fragments or other objects posing a risk to public safety have been identified in the border area on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

The Border Police, together with other authorities, is continuously monitoring the situation in order to manage it and remains in contact with the competent authorities in Ukraine.

Citizens who hear sounds characteristic of drones or explosions are urged to remain calm, seek shelter in a safe place inside their homes, and follow only information communicated by the authorities.

People are also urged not to approach any possible aircraft debris, ammunition, or other unidentified objects, and to immediately notify the authorities by calling the emergency number 112.