Chiara Nava Volodymyr Zelensky 's trip to Norway was reportedly accompanied by a particularly worrying incident. According to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre , the Ukrainian president's plane was nearly hit by a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova . The Norwegian prime minister himself recounted the incident in an interview with public broadcaster NRK.
" The Ukrainian president's plane was almost hit by a drone as it was about to take off from Moldova. This is the reality he is living ," Støre said, once again underscoring the level of risk associated with the ongoing war.
Zelensky's Plane Was Near Missed by a Drone: What Happened?
According to the reconstruction provided by the Norwegian Prime Minister, the episode occurred while the aircraft used by Zelensky was still in Moldova, shortly before departure.
No further details were provided on the circumstances of the incident, nor was it specified who may have been responsible for the drone launch.
Støre's statement comes as Ukraine continues to be embroiled in a conflict with Russia , with drone incidents posing a major threat in the conflict area.
The Norwegian Prime Minister used the episode to concretely highlight the risks faced by the Ukrainian president on a daily basis.
Zelensky in Norway for state funeral
Zelensky traveled to Oslo along with other international leaders to attend the state funeral of King Harald V of Norway , held today. The Ukrainian president's presence in the Norwegian capital is therefore part of a high-level international context, but Prime Minister Støre's words have brought attention back to the security situation that continues to surround Zelensky even during his travels abroad.
At this time, the information on the incident remains that provided by the Norwegian Prime Minister. No further official information has been released to clarify the circumstances of the incident or establish the drone's provenance.