Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed in a statement released Thursday that Ukraine is preparing to conduct a false-flag attack in Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria and to pin the blame on Russia.
According to the Russian authorities, “Ukrainian saboteurs” are planning to dress in Russian military uniforms before carrying out the operation. The Russian Defense Ministry also said that fighters from Ukraine’s Azov Regiment will participate in the attack.
In response to these claims, the Moldovan authorities released a statement saying they “do not confirm” Russia’s reports and called on citizens to “refer to information from official or verified sources.”
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