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Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says

Norway's prime minister reported that a drone almost hit the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife on Tuesday. The incident occurred as the plane was leaving Moldova while en route to the funeral of the Norwegian king. Ukrainian officials confirmed the drone threat. Some reports identify the aircraft as being targeted during takeoff, leading to a delay in the flight's departure.

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  • ✓ A drone almost struck the plane carrying Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
  • ✓ The incident took place while the aircraft was leaving Moldova.
  • ✓ Zelenskyy was traveling to the funeral of the Norway king.
  • ✓ Ukraine confirmed the drone almost struck the aircraft.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Norway's prime minister and Ukrainian officials confirmed a drone nearly struck President Zelenskyy's plane on Tuesday.

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  1. Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy's plane during departure from Moldova

    Norway's prime minister reported that a drone almost hit the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife on Tuesday. The incident occurred as the plane was leaving Moldova while en route to the funeral of the Norwegian king. Ukrainian officials confirmed the drone threat. Some reports identify the aircraft as being targeted during takeoff, leading to a delay in the flight's departure.

    Why it matters

    The incident highlights the security risks faced by the Ukrainian president during international travel. Moldova shares a border with Ukraine and has seen increased tensions. The flight was intended for a high-profile diplomatic event in Norway.

    What is confirmed

    • A drone almost struck the plane carrying Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
    • The incident took place while the aircraft was leaving Moldova.
    • Zelenskyy was traveling to the funeral of the Norway king.
    • Ukraine confirmed the drone almost struck the aircraft.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The drone was a suspected Russian attack drone.
    • The aircraft was targeted specifically during take-off.
    • The flight was delayed due to the drone threat.

    What to watch next

    • Official statement from the Moldovan government regarding airspace security
    • Investigation results identifying the origin of the drone
    • Formal accusations or denials from the Russian government
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. CBS News — Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says
    2. Reuters — Zelenskiy's plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says
    3. Financial Times — Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine
    4. The Washington Post — Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
    5. eualive.net — Zelenskyy’s plane faced drone threat while leaving Moldova, Norway says
    6. www.yahoo.com — Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone
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