Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Drones Spotted Near Zelensky's Jet in Dublin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was visiting Ireland when some drones were seen near his plane.
This made the security teams very worried because they thought the drones might try to cause problems.
The drones were seen about 20 kilometers away from the airport just as Zelensky's plane was supposed to arrive.
No one knows where the drones came from, but they were seen near the plane's path.
The Irish Defence Forces helped keep everything safe, and Zelensky's visit went well without any big issues.
The drones are part of a bigger problem in Europe where unknown drones have been causing trouble in the sky.
Up to five drones were spotted near Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's jet as he arrived in Dublin.
The sighting triggered a major security alert, but the aircraft was not in danger.
The Ukrainian delegation arrived late Monday and departed late Tuesday as part of a trip to garner European support for Ukraine.
The drones were first spotted northeast of Dublin, around 20 km from the airport.
Ireland's Defence Forces supported the security operation, ensuring a safe and successful visit.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his delegation
- What
- Drones spotted near Zelensky's jet
- When
- Monday, April 15, 2024
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland
- Why
- Unknown, but sparked a major security alert
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Date
- Monday, April 15, 2024
- Drones Spotted
- Up to five drones
- Security Alert
- Major security alert triggered
- Ukrainian Delegation
- Arrived late Monday, departed late Tuesday
- Defence Forces Comment
- No comment on specifics for operational security
- Visit Outcome
- Safe and successful
