Ukrainian President's plane nearly hit by drone after Moldova takeoff

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that the incident involving the aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky occurred as the jet was taking off from Moldova. Støre made the comment during a press briefing on Thursday, confirming that the event took place shortly after the plane left the runway at the Moldovan airfield, though he did not specify the nature of the incident.

He added that the Ukrainian authorities have been notified and that appropriate diplomatic channels are being used to assess any potential impact on the flight’s safety and schedule. The statement comes amid heightened security concerns for high‑profile officials traveling in the region, and officials from both Moldova and Ukraine are expected to provide further details as investigations continue.