There have been reports of explosions and shootings in Transnistria, a Russian-backed breakaway region of Moldova. The episodes reportedly took place in Tiraspol, Maiac, Parcani and Cobasna. Image: There were four alleged attacks in three days in the area No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Pro-Russian separatists have pointed the finger at Ukraine, while the pro-Western government of Moldova has accused those in Transnistria of trying to destabilize the situation. Transnistria, with a population of about 470,000, has been under the control of separatist authorities since the 1992 war with Moldova. It houses a regiment of about 1,000 Russian soldiers. The region’s independence is not recognized by the pro-Western Moldovan government or the international community.
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On Monday, Transnistrian authorities said an explosion had taken place at the state security headquarters in Tiraspol, the region’s main city. Image: The security headquarters was allegedly attacked. Photo: Google Earth. Photos shared on Twitter by the Interior Ministry show emergency services at the scene. Smoke seems to be coming out of the broken windows of the building. Image: Smoke appears to be coming out of the building in this image that is widely shared on the internet Local news provider First Transnistria published this watermark, which appears to be CCTV footage of the attack. Sky News verified that the location in the video matched the scene of the event. It appears to show two men using launchers to shoot at the building. Photos from the scene show discarded launcher debris. Image: Launcher parts were seen at the scene of the attack Weapons experts believe they are both single-barrel rocket launchers, an RPG-22 and an RShG-1. The next day, explosions reportedly hit two targets. One was a military unit in Partsani. Image: Radio broadcasters were hit on Tuesday. Photo: Google Earth The second was an attack on two radio stations in nearby Maiac. Tissues are used to transmit Russian broadcasts. Picture: Part of the radio antenna hit on Tuesday. Photo: Ministry of Interior of Transnistria / REUTERS And on Wednesday, the Interior Ministry claimed that “many drones” “launched from Ukraine” flew over Cobasna. He continued: “Shots were fired from the Ukrainian side in the direction of Cobasna.” The statement stressed that the area is the site of one of the largest ammunition depots in Europe. Image: Cobasna hosts a large ammunition depot. Photo: Google Earth After the first three alleged attacks, the unrecognized office of the President of Transnistria announced a series of measures in response. This included new checkpoints, increased powers for law enforcement, and controls on vehicles and people. Moldova’s future depends on Ukraine’s resistance against Russia By Mark Stone, Correspondent There is deep concern in Moldova not only that the conflict in Ukraine could spread here, but that Moldova’s future as a county could be jeopardized. The former deputy prime minister of the county government told Sky News that Moldova’s future depends on Ukraine’s resistance to Russia. Vlad Kulminski, who was also in charge of the Transnistrian negotiations until November last year, said people were deeply concerned. “Our future as an independent state depends to a large extent on how successful Ukraine is in its struggle for independence and resistance, and ultimately in its survival as an independent state,” he said. “Everyone is very worried, there is no doubt about that, but it is very important for the government of the Republic of Moldova and for all those involved in this process to stay calm and think about the next steps and think about what the government can do. of Moldova. to prevent the country from being captured in the war. “Moldova is in a state of weakness, this country does not really have what you will know as resilience, the ability to withstand these shocks.” The icy conflict between Moldova and its breakaway region of Transnistria is 30 years old this month. In a troubled peace with Transnistria, Russian soldiers acting as self-proclaimed peacekeepers are conducting border crossings between Moldova itself and the self-proclaimed Transnistrian Republic. The concept of neutrality is enshrined in the Constitution of Moldova. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it sought rapid accession to the European Union, something that is unlikely to be accepted for many years. But it has not asked for any military protection from the West. He does not have a well-functioning army and so even if he asked for western weapons he would not be able to use them. Mr Kulminski said the move forward was based on calm heads and dialogue between the EU, its divisive Moldovan politicians and the leaders of a breakaway democracy. “Moldova communicates very closely and coordinates with the European Union, with the countries that want to help Moldova,” he said. “There is now overwhelming interest and support for the Republic of Moldova from the West. This is a very important factor. We feel that support. First and foremost today, I think the most important problem for Moldova is internal stability and resilience. “It is a slightly divided country. Therefore, it is very important that we keep things calm and quiet and not cause tensions in Moldova.” The Data and Forensics team is a multi-skill unit dedicated to providing transparent journalism from Sky News. We collect, analyze and visualize data to tell data-based stories. We combine traditional reporting skills with advanced analysis of satellite imagery, social media and other open source information. Through multimedia storytelling we aim to better explain the world, while showing how our journalism is done. Why Data Journalism Matters to Sky News
