Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane was delayed from leaving Moldova due to a Russian drone entering Moldovan airspace. After confirming the drone had crashed far from the airport, Zelensky safely flew to Norway for King Harald V’s funeral and later visited Iceland and Canada.Key Facts
- Zelensky and his wife were on a plane in Chisinau, Moldova, preparing to fly to Oslo when a Russian drone entered Moldova’s airspace.
- Moldovan authorities closed their airspace, delaying Zelensky's plane for about an hour.
- The drone was confirmed to have crashed 160 km away in a village called Mihăăilenii Vechi.
- Zelensky arrived safely in Oslo and met with Norwegian leaders about military aid.
- Russian drones have increased attacks in Ukraine and nearby regions in recent weeks.
- Ukraine used drones to attack gas processing plants deep inside Russia.
- Russia has targeted Ukrainian petrol stations to disrupt military efforts.
- Peace talks involving the US have been ongoing but have not ended the conflict.
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