Zelenskyy’s Plane Nearly Hit by Drone on Way to Norway King’s Funeral, PM Says

Ukraine's Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone during trip to Norway's king's funeral, Norwegian PM confirms.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Oslo, Norway — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was reportedly targeted by a drone during his flight from Moldova to Oslo for the funeral of Norway’s late King Harald V, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.

Store revealed the incident while speaking with Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, stating that Zelenskyy’s aircraft was nearly struck as it departed from Moldova. The prime minister did not provide further details about the event.

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A Ukrainian presidential source described the situation differently, claiming that a Russian drone entered Moldovan and Romanian airspace, prompting an alert. However, they dismissed the idea that Zelenskyy was in immediate danger. Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo ahead of the funeral, where he met with Norwegian officials to discuss military aid and humanitarian support.

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