Russia has even developed clear plans for the invasion of this country.

This is reported by The Times , citing sources in Ukrainian intelligence.

“We believe that the Kremlin has already decided to attack Moldova. The fate of Moldova is decisive. If the Russians take control of it, we will militarily become an easier target,” the source said.

According to the publication, Russia may launch a “Donbass scenario” in Moldova. That is, the official recognition of the self-proclaimed Transnistria following the example of the terrorist “DNR” and “LNR”.

Then the Russians will start sending weapons to the region. The Times writes that Ukrainian intelligence has noticed activity at the airfield in Tiraspol, the capital of the unrecognized Transnistria. Allegedly, the invaders are going to land an airborne assault from transport Il-76 there.

Russia’s actions will be accompanied by riots and riots in Moldova itself. In the event of a successful takeover of the country, Russian troops could attack Odessa from the west .

However, The Times also cites an alternative point of Western intelligence agencies . The West believes that the Russian Federation does not yet have the ability to break through the land corridor to Transnistria through the Nikolaev and Odessa regions, and the airspace is dangerous for the invaders because of the air defense of Ukrainians.

Recall, on April 26, Arestovich said that because of Russia’s provocations in the unrecognized Transnistria, Moldova could be in big trouble. Therefore, the state should turn to Romania and Ukraine for help. And Ukraine, according to the adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, will “manage” to take Tiraspol under control.

In turn, the Moldovan authorities stated that they intended to resolve the problem of Transnistria only by political and peaceful means . In addition, the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu , said that the country does not have a combat-ready army.

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