Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells CBS News Russia tried to attack his plane with drones twice in recent weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that Russia attempted to attack his aircraft with drones on two occasions in recent weeks. One incident occurred in Moldova, where a Russian drone incursion delayed Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo. Moldova confirmed the incursion caused the departure delay, and Norway's premier stated the aircraft was threatened by a drone while in Moldova. Zelenskyy claims Russia targeted Moldova specifically because of his presence there during transit.
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- ✓ Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that Russia tried to attack his plane with drones twice in recent weeks.
- ✓ A Russian drone incursion in Moldova delayed Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo.
- ✓ Norway's premier stated the plane carrying Zelenskyy was threatened by a drone in Moldova.
What changed
Zelenskyy disclosed two recent Russian drone attempts to target his plane, including one that delayed a flight from Moldova to Oslo.
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Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones twice
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that Russia attempted to attack his aircraft with drones on two occasions in recent weeks. One incident occurred in Moldova, where a Russian drone incursion delayed Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo. Moldova confirmed the incursion caused the departure delay, and Norway's premier stated the aircraft was threatened by a drone while in Moldova. Zelenskyy claims Russia targeted Moldova specifically because of his presence there during transit.
Why it matters
These incidents occur as Russian drone activity expands into Moldova and Romania. The targeting of a head of state during international travel represents a significant escalation in aerial threats across Europe.
What is confirmed
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News that Russia tried to attack his plane with drones twice in recent weeks.
- A Russian drone incursion in Moldova delayed Zelenskyy's flight to Oslo.
- Norway's premier stated the plane carrying Zelenskyy was threatened by a drone in Moldova.
What to watch next
- Official statements from the Moldovan or Norwegian governments regarding the specific nature of the drone threats
- Details on the types of drones used in the incursions
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- The Washington Post — Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
- The New York Times — Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
- CBS News — Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells CBS News Russia tried to attack his plane with drones twice in recent weeks
- dw.com — Russia's drone war comes to Moldova and Romania
- Yahoo — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia recently targeted his plane twice with drones
- edition.cnn.com — Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova
- Yahoo — Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit
- united24media.com — Zelenskyy Reveals Repeated Aerial Targeting During Recent European Travels, CBS Reports
- The Kyiv Independent — Russia attacked Moldova twice because Zelensky was there, he says
- Kyiv Post — Zelensky Says Russia Targeted His Plane Twice Near Moldova as Drone Threats Spread Across Europe
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