Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine
The Moldovan government confirmed Thursday that a Russian drone incursion forced the temporary grounding of several flights, including the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The incident occurred as Zelenskyy traveled to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king. Moldovan authorities previously stated the plane departed after the drone crashed on Moldovan territory. This event follows a pattern of increasing Russian drone incursions into the airspace of both Moldova and Romania.
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- ✓ A Russian drone incursion into Moldovan airspace forced authorities to ground several flights, including one carrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- ✓ The drone incident occurred while Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king.
What changed
The Moldovan government officially confirmed the drone incursion caused the grounding of multiple flights.
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Moldovan Government Confirms Russian Drone Delayed Zelenskyy Flight
The Moldovan government confirmed Thursday that a Russian drone incursion forced the temporary grounding of several flights, including the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The incident occurred as Zelenskyy traveled to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king. Moldovan authorities previously stated the plane departed after the drone crashed on Moldovan territory. This event follows a pattern of increasing Russian drone incursions into the airspace of both Moldova and Romania.
Why it matters
Moldova and Romania are bordering nations where Russian drone activity has become more frequent. These incursions complicate regional aviation safety and signal a broadening of Russia's aerial operations beyond Ukrainian borders.
What is confirmed
- A Russian drone incursion into Moldovan airspace forced authorities to ground several flights, including one carrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- The drone incident occurred while Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king.
What to watch next
- Official reports on the drone's origin and intent from Moldovan intelligence
- Further diplomatic responses from Norway or Romania regarding the airspace violation
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Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy's plane during takeoff from Moldova
A drone almost hit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's aircraft on Tuesday during takeoff from Moldova. The Norwegian Prime Minister and Ukrainian officials reported the incident occurred while Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king. The incursion caused a temporary closure of Chișinău airspace. Moldovan authorities later confirmed a Russian drone was involved and stated the aircraft departed after the drone crashed on Moldovan territory.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the security risks facing the Ukrainian president during international travel. The event took place in Moldova, a neighboring country that has faced increasing Russian influence and hybrid threats.
What is confirmed
- A drone almost hit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane on Tuesday during takeoff from Moldova.
- Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo for the funeral of the Norwegian king.
- The Norwegian Prime Minister reported that the aircraft was nearly struck.
- Moldova confirmed a Russian drone was involved and that Chișinău airspace was temporarily closed.
- The aircraft took off after the drone was found to have come down on Moldovan territory.
What to watch next
- Official statements from the Russian government regarding the drone incursion
- Further technical details from Moldovan aviation authorities on the drone's origin
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (11)
- Al Jazeera — Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
- CBS News — Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says
- Reuters — Zelenskiy's plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says
- Financial Times — Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine
- The Washington Post — Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
- NBC News — Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
- Fox News — Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says
- www.yahoo.com — Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says
- www.irishtimes.com — Drone almost struck Zelenskiy’s plane, says Ukraine
- news.abplive.com — Zelenskyy’s Plane ‘Almost Hit By Drone’ During Take-Off From Moldova, Norway PM Says
- en.tempo.co — Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's Plane Almost Hit by Drone
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