Zelenskyy’s Jet Nearly Hit During Takeoff From Moldova
What Happened
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was reportedly delayed after a drone threat emerged in Moldovan airspace while en route to Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the aircraft was "almost hit by a drone" during departure from Moldova. Zelenskyy later arrived safely in Norway.
Key Takeaways
The incident highlights the security risks surrounding Zelenskyy's international travel amid the ongoing Ukraine war. While Norwegian officials described it as a serious drone threat, Ukrainian sources said claims of immediate danger to the president's plane were exaggerated.