Ukrainian president's plane nearly struck by drone in Moldova

On Tuesday, September 9, 2026, the aircraft transporting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while departing from Moldova. The incident was disclosed by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during an interview with the public broadcaster NRK.

President Zelenskyy was traveling to Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald. Prime Minister Støre confirmed the occurrence as a serious security incident, emphasizing the constant dangers faced by the Ukrainian leader, although he provided no specific details regarding the source of the information, the proximity of the drone to the aircraft, or potential flight risks. No further details about the investigation or specific security protocols were provided.

Zelenskyy arrived safely in Oslo on Tuesday evening. During his visit to Norway, the president and the Norwegian Prime Minister held discussions focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities, given the ongoing conflict.