Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone while taking off from Moldova
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane reportedly faced a near-collision with a drone while departing Moldova for Norway. Norwegian officials confirmed the security threat, though details remain limited.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent security risks faced by world leaders during the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe.
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V.Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed the incident in an interview with public broadcaster NRK on Wednesday, highlighting the security risks surrounding the Ukrainian leader's movements.“His plane was almost hit by a drone as it was taking off from Moldova. That is the reality he is facing,” PM told NRK.The incident has not yet been confirmed by Ukrainian authorities.Zelenskyy safely arrived in Oslo on Tuesday evening after departing Moldova to attend the royal funeral service alongside world leaders and international dignitaries.
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