Zelensky’s plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
A potential security threat emerged during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's journey to Norway for the state funeral of King Harald V. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere revealed that an unmanned aerial vehicle nearly collided with the presidential aircraft as it departed from Moldovan airspace. This incident highlights escalating security concerns for high-profile diplomatic missions amid ongoing regional tensions and highlights the risks posed by drone technology in conflict zones.
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Zelensky’s plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says
OSLO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Oslo for the funeral of the king of Norway was nearly struck by a drone when taking off from Moldova on Tuesday, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK on Wednesday.
