Ukraine–Russia

Zelensky says Russia twice sent drones into Moldova while his plane transited Chisinau

DECISIONS AND STATEMENTS
Location
Ukraine (national scope — a presidential statement)
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Standard

In a CBS interview published 15 September 2026, Zelensky said Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace twice while his presidential aircraft was transiting Chisinau, including on a trip connected with Oslo, and that Moscow intended to intimidate him.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Zelensky: Russia tried to target his presidential plane with drones twice via Moldova, Zelensky says Russia intentionally attacked Moldova with drones while he transited, Zelensky: Russia twice sent drones into Moldovan airspace during Chisinau transits

Several independent posts report Zelensky’s CBS interview. The two drone incursions are his account and are not independently corroborated beyond that interview.