Moscow expresses concern over potential deployment of F-16s in Moldova

The Russian foreign ministry said Moscow was alarmed by speculation that F-16s could be based at Moldovan airfields and used to launch attacks on Russian territory.

By: Reuters
Updated: August 13, 2024 08:50 PM IST

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Due to the threat of drone strikes, Poland also deployed aircrafts and shut down one of its airports in the eastern city of Lublin. (AP Photo/ Representational)

Russia said it summoned a senior Moldovan diplomat on Tuesday to express “serious concern” over media reports – denied by Moldova – about the potential deployment there of F-16 fighter jets supplied by the West to Ukraine.

The Russian foreign ministry said Moscow was alarmed by speculation that F-16s could be based at Moldovan airfields and used to launch attacks on Russian territory.