Drone nearly hit Zelensky's plane en route to Oslo
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said a drone nearly struck Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aircraft as it took off in Moldova en route to Oslo. Zelensky was traveling to attend the funeral of Norway's King Harald.
A drone nearly hit the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as it flew from Moldova to Oslo, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store revealed on Wednesday.
Store told public broadcaster NRK that the incident occurred as Zelensky's plane was taking off in Moldova. The prime minister noted that this kind of danger reflects the reality Zelensky lives with on a daily basis.
Despite the close call, Zelensky arrived safely in Oslo on Tuesday evening. His visit was aimed at attending the funeral of Norway's King Harald.
No further details about the drone's origin or ownership were provided in the statement.
