Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aircraft nearly collided with a drone while departing Chisinau en route to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aircraft narrowly avoided a drone strike during takeoff from Moldova on Wednesday, as he traveled to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V. Støre told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK that Zelensky's plane was nearly shot down by a drone while departing Chisinau. "Such is the reality in which he lives," the prime minister said, underscoring the persistent security threats facing the Ukrainian leader amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
The incident occurred as Zelensky flew to Norway to attend Wednesday's state funeral for King Harald V, who died on January 14 at age 87. The Ukrainian president was among dozens of world leaders gathered in Oslo for the ceremony, marking his first visit to the Nordic country since the war began. Le Monde reported Støre's remarks, which highlight the extraordinary security measures required for Zelensky's international travel.
The near-miss illustrates how the war has extended risks beyond Ukraine's borders, with Russian drone and missile strikes regularly targeting Ukrainian territory and occasionally affecting neighboring states. Neither Ukrainian nor Moldovan authorities have publicly confirmed details of the incident. The Norwegian prime minister's office did not provide additional specifics on the drone's origin or the exact proximity to the presidential aircraft.
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