Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says - Al Jazeera
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was reportedly nearly struck by a Russian drone while departing Moldova for Oslo. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and discussions regarding European anti-ballistic defense systems.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent physical danger faced by world leaders during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and highlights the importance of regional airspace security.
Jonas Gahr Store says incident happened when jet carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A plane carrying Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lands at Gardermoen, Norway, on September 8, 2026 [NTB/Frederik Ringnes via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026 Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said a plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Moldova to Oslo was almost hit by a drone.
Zelenskyy, whose country has been fighting a Russian invasion that began in February 2022, arrived in Norway’s capital on Tuesday evening to attend the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V .
“His flight was almost hit by a drone when it was taking off from Moldova,” Store told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK on Wednesday. “That is the reality he lives in.”
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