Russia Launches Drone Attack on Ukraine-Moldova Border Crossing Near Odesa
On August 25, 2026, a Russian drone attack damaged the Vynohradivka–Vulcănești border crossing near the Republic of Moldova, causing infrastructure damage and a fire. The crossing was temporarily suspended, disrupting traffic between Ukraine and Moldova.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact location and name of the crossing point vary between sources, with some referring to 'Vulcănești–Vinogradovka' and others to 'Vynohradivka–Vulcănești'.
Vinogradovka
Vynohradivka–Vulcănești
Vinogradnaya
The source 'infobae' does not provide specific details about the attack, only that Ukraine accused Russia of destabilizing the border.
Ukraine accuses Russia of 'destabilizing' the border with Moldova with its 'systematic' attacks in the area.
Sources
Ukraine-Moldova border crossing halts operations after Russian attack Xinhua
A Russian drone attack affected the Ukrainian border crossing point Vinogradovka on Monday night into Tuesday, located near the border with the Republic of Moldova. As a result of the incident, traffic through the crossing point Vulcănești–Vinogradovka was temporarily suspended.
Vynohradivka–Vulcănești border crossing damaged in Russian attack in Odesa region Ukrinform
Russia attacked the auto checkpoint 'Vinogradnaya' with a Shahed drone: infrastructure damaged, the checkpoint is temporarily not operating.
As a result of the attack, infrastructure was damaged, and a fire broke out.