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Zelenskyy Claims Russian Drones Attacked Moldova Twice During His Transit
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was en route to Norway. Moldova's government confirmed airspace closures due to a drone alert, delaying his departure. The incident occurred on September 9, 2026.
Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones attacked Moldova twice during his transit. The attacks were reported to have occurred on September 9, 2026. A Moldovan government spokesperson confirmed that the country's airspace was closed due to a drone alert, causing a delay in the departure of Zelenskyy's aircraft to Norway.
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IndependentThe HinduSep 16, 01:38 AM
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transitOn September 9, a Moldovan govt. spokesperson said the Ukraine President’s aircraft departure for Norway was delayed as the country’s airspace was closed over a drone alert
IndependentThe StarSep 16, 01:11 AM
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit - The StarUkraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit The Star
WireReutersSep 16, 01:04 AM
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit - ReutersUkraine's Zelenskiy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit Reuters