Russian attack on Moldova border crossing kills civilians, Ukraine says UPDATED

Two people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian drone attack on an international border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian officials say.

The attack took place overnight at the Starokozache road crossing in Ukraine's Odesa region.

Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa regional military administration, said the victims were civilians who were near the crossing.

A further 16 people were evacuated by rescuers to a safe location.

The crossing's infrastructure and surrounding area were damaged in the attack, with fires breaking out, Kiper said.

Operations at the crossing have been suspended, while emergency services are working at the scene.

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Russian forces have attacked the Starokozache international border crossing in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast on the border with Moldova, killing and injuring civilians, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service says.

The overnight attack involved unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which struck the border crossing’s infrastructure and the surrounding area, causing fires.

"Russia attacked the Starokozache international road border crossing on the border with Moldova with UAVs at night. The drones hit the infrastructure of the border crossing and the surrounding area, causing fires. Sadly, there were casualties among civilians who were near the checkpoint."

The processing of people and vehicles at the crossing has been temporarily suspended, according to the Border Guard Service.

The Moldovan side has been informed of the situation.

By Aghakazim Guliyev