Russian forces escalate strikes on Ukraine-Moldova border crossings
Russia has intensified attacks against infrastructure along the Ukraine-Moldova border, targeting key transport routes used for Ukrainian exports. Strikes were confirmed on the Zatoka and Mayakyi bridges, as well as several border crossings including Reni-Giurgiulești. OSINT analysts indicate these strikes are part of a broader campaign to disrupt Ukraine’s international ground lines of communication (GLOCs) into Europe and put political pressure on the Moldovan government.
Date: August 26, 2026
Location: Odesa, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Institute for the Study of War