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Zelenskyy Says Russian Drones Targeted His Plane Twice
Zelenskyy said drones came near or targeted his plane twice.
He said the drones were Russian.
The incident happened while he was returning to Ukraine.
One or two drones reportedly entered the airspace of Moldova.
The report had not been made public before.
Everyone traveling with the Ukrainian presidential delegation was safe.
Officials did not know right away whether the drones entered the area on purpose.
Zelenskyy described the event as a serious escalation.
Zelenskyy said Russian drones targeted his plane twice during his return journey to Ukraine.
He said one or two drones entered Moldovan airspace during the flight.
The incident had not been previously reported, according to the account.
Ukrainian officials said all members of the presidential delegation were safe.
It was not immediately clear whether the drone incursion was deliberate.
- Who
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and members of the Ukrainian presidential delegation.
- What
- Zelenskyy said Russian drones targeted his plane twice, with one or two entering Moldovan airspace.
- Where
- Moldovan airspace and during the flight’s return to Ukraine.
- When
- During Zelenskyy’s return journey to Ukraine; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- Zelenskyy said the drones targeted his plane, but it was not immediately clear whether the incursion was deliberate.
Claims of Deliberate Targeting
Unclear Intent
What happened
Claims of Deliberate Targeting
Zelenskyy said Russian drones targeted his plane twice.
Unclear Intent
It was not immediately clear whether the drone incursion was deliberate.
Cross-border incursion
Claims of Deliberate Targeting
The reported entry of one or two drones into Moldovan airspace was presented as a serious escalation.
Unclear Intent
The available account did not establish why the drones entered Moldovan airspace.
Key facts
- Reported target
- Zelenskyy’s plane
- Alleged perpetrators
- Russian drones
- Number of drones
- One or two reportedly entered Moldovan airspace
- Location
- Moldovan airspace during the return journey to Ukraine
- Safety status
- All members of the Ukrainian presidential delegation were safe
- Intent
- Whether the incursion was deliberate was unclear
- Prior reporting
- The incident had not previously been reported
Sources
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