In Transnistria, a pro-Russian separatist region in Moldova, there were again several incidents on Tuesday. The Transnistrian authorities have reported a ‘terrorist attack’ on a military unit near the capital Tiraspol, so reports the Russian state news agency TASS. Transnistria’s president has raised threat level for terrorism.
In addition, there were two explosions at a Transnistrian broadcasting station that broadcasts Russian programs. As a result, two radio masts would have become out of order. This is reported by international news agencies based on the Moldovan authorities. According to the Russian state news agency TASS there were no injuries†
Tensions around Transnistria, a strip of land bordering southwestern Ukraine, have been mounting in recent days. On Monday, explosions also took place at administrative buildings in the region, according to Ukraine „a landed provocation by the Russian government† Last week, a senior Russian military official said complete control of southern Ukraine would give the Russians a land bridge to Transnistria.
The Kremlin is closely monitoring developments, spokesman Dmitri Peskov said on Tuesday, according to Reuters news agency. The messages coming from the region are very worrying, said Peskov. Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday called for a meeting of the country’s Supreme Security Council in response to the incidents.
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This article is also part of our live blog: More incidents in renegade Moldovan region of Transnistria