Ukrainian President’s plane narrowly avoids drone near Moldova
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was traveling from Moldova to Oslo for King Harald V’s funeral when his aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified drone. The incident occurred during take‑off from Moldova and was confirmed by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in an interview with NRK. It highlights the heightened security risks for high‑profile flights amid the ongoing war with Russia. QUOTE: "almost hit" — Jonas Gahr Støre
Covered by 6 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): ABP Live English, Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (3): Sunday Guardian, Deccan Chronicle, India TV English
Sources
- Zelenskyy’s Plane ‘Almost Hit By Drone’ During Take-Off From Moldova, Norway PM Says — ABP Live English (center)
- Russia Ukraine War Latest News: Moldovan PM Jonas Gahr Store Says Russian Drones ‘Almost Hit’ Zelensky’s Norway Bound Flight; Ukraine Attacks Makhachkola Port Along Caspian Sea — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning)
- Zelenskyy Plane Nearly Hit by Drone En Route to Oslo: Norwegian PM — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Plane 'Almost Hit' By Drone While Taking Off From Moldova For King Harald V's Funeral, Norway PM Says — Free Press Journal (center)
- Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone while taking off from Moldova, says Norwegian PM — India TV English (right-leaning)
- Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion — The New Indian Express (center)