Moldova (bbabo.net), - Chisinau is transferring heavy weapons to Gagauzia. This is written today, September 12, users of social networks. On local telegram channels, eyewitnesses post videos showing how a convoy of military equipment transports artillery pieces to the south of Moldova. She was also noticed in the capital.

In their reviews of what they saw, people write that this may be due to the aggravation of the situation in Ukraine, where, during a special operation, Russian troops are gradually approaching the border with the Republic of Moldova. There are also opinions that, against the backdrop of the recent “exercises” of police special forces in Gagauzia, the central authorities want to increase pressure on the autonomy, where, according to Chisinau, separatist sentiments are ripening, with a military presence.

The authorities have not yet commented on the movement of artillery, and the Ministry of Defense does not report any planned exercises in the region.

Recall that earlier the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Moldova Anatoly Nosatii confirmed that there is no danger of Moldova being involved in the conflict in Ukraine, since Russia's plans do not include an invasion of the republic, and the official signals coming from Moscow are peaceful in nature. However, the head of the defense department stated, if the situation changes dramatically, then the armed forces will not be able to withstand a high-intensity war, and one cannot count on partners from Romania.

Now the National Army of Moldova has 6,500 military personnel and 2,000 civilians, and its equipment is old Soviet equipment and weapons of the 80s of the last century.

The Moldovan parliament and government recently approved a new defense strategy. It involves strengthening the firepower and mobility of the National Army, which will now meet NATO standards. This year, the EU decided to allocate about €40 million for these purposes, which will double the defense budget of the republic.

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