The Air Moldova airline announced the closure of airspace over Moldova. The post was published on the company's Facebook page.
“At the moment, the airspace of the Republic of Moldova is closed, we are waiting for the resumption of flights.”
Those who are at the airport, on board or about to depart have been advised to follow the airport information panels online on the airport website .
Now, when you enter the site using the specified link, you see a banner stating that “antique events” are being held at the airport, so check-in for all flights opens three hours before departure. There is no information about the closure of airspace. As Interfax was told at the airport, the decision was made for security reasons and will be valid until 16.00 (17.00 Moscow time).
According to the Moldova Liberă Telegram channel, a drone was spotted in Chisinau. There is no official confirmation of this information.
Earlier, Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the Russian Federation wants to carry out a coup in the republic and bring its proteges to power. On February 10, Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilitsa resigned, after which the government was dissolved, the reasons for leaving were not named. The fact that Russia is going to stage a coup was announced on February 9 by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.