Moldova

Moldova has issued an airspace alert due to the illegal overflight of a possible Shahed drone, coinciding with Russian attacks in the Odesa region. This development has led to the recall of Moldova's Ambassador to Russia. Authorities are also investigating the type of missile-drone found previously in Stefan Voda, now identified as a potentially more dangerous Banderol S8000.

Domestically, the government of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan is facing increasing pressure as both education unions and transport sector representatives are threatening protests. Teachers demand salary increases by September 1st, while transporters are protesting alleged amendments made by the Ministry of Infrastructure. In the judicial sector, a competition to fill a vacant judge inspector position has failed for a second time, prompting the Supreme Court of Justice to announce a new one.

New environmental concerns have also emerged, with a potential crisis unfolding in Comrat due to possible toxic waste at a local landfill, and the Prosecutor's Office examining Russia's accusation of Dniester river pollution. In other news, the independent media outlet AGORA has transitioned to an exclusively social media presence. On a brighter note, the large national Romanian language dictation is set to return, and plans are underway for new parking facilities at the entrances to Chișinău.

Internationally, Moldovan media is covering a massive Russian attack on Ukraine, an increasing death toll from an earthquake in Colombia, and a powerful explosion at an arms factory in Bulgaria.