Moldovan villager thought 'deadly' Russian drone was lost model plane and stripped it for parts
Published date: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:07:04 +0700A Moldovan villager stripped the engine out of a 'deadly' drone he found on farmland after mistaking the military device for a model aeroplane.
The incident took place between the communes of Pepeni and Copaceni in the Singerei district of the Republic of Moldova, with authorities confirming on December 3 that the aircraft was a Russian-used Gerbera decoy drone.
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Sîngerei, Moldova |
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03/12/2025 |
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Partner Agency |
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Duration: 04:06 |
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