Russia has struck at least five Ukrainian border crossings with Moldova and NATO member since late August

Since late August, Russia has repeatedly struck Ukraine's western border area, a region located far from the active front line. At least five border crossing points linking Ukraine with Moldova and NATO member Romania have reportedly been affected.

Drone incursion toward NATO territory

During one of the strikes, a drone crossed into Moldovan territory and continued toward Romania. The incident prompted NATO fighter jets to scramble in response to the potential threat near the alliance's airspace.

Border far from the front

The fact that strikes have reached crossings so far removed from the current fighting suggests the geographic scope of Russian attacks inside Ukraine continues to widen. These border crossings serve both civilian and cargo traffic between Ukraine and its neighbors.

The drone incident, which entered Moldovan airspace and headed toward Romania, a NATO member, again highlights the risks that the war in Ukraine poses to neighboring regions. NATO's air policing response underscores the alliance's readiness to react to situations near its airspace.

Further details on the scale of the strikes, any damage, or casualties have not yet been made public.