Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy’s plane before takeoff for Norwegian king’s funeral, PM says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was reportedly almost hit by a Russian drone during takeoff from Moldova, closing Chișinău airspace.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was reportedly "almost hit" by a drone during takeoff from Moldova.
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed the incident, stating it was a reality Zelenskyy faces.
- Moldovan authorities confirmed two Russian drones were involved, delaying Zelenskyy's departure to Oslo.
- Chișinău International Airport temporarily suspended flights due to the drone incursions.
- One drone crashed in Moldova, sparking a fire, while the other flew into Romanian airspace.
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu denounced the incursions as a "serious threat to people’s lives."
- Zelenskyy arrived safely in Oslo and discussed military aid with Norwegian ministers.