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Drone Threats Target Zelensky in Dublin Amid Security Review

12/4/2025

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Four large unmanned aerial vehicles breached a no-fly zone and targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane on arrival in Dublin.
The unmanned aerial vehicles hovered over an Irish Navy vessel but were not engaged due to limited capabilities.
A high-level security meeting was held to assess the incident and Ireland's defense readiness.
Zelensky's visit proceeded without disruption, and authorities noted ongoing security threats, with previous assassination attempts foiled by Ukrainian authorities.

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Four large unmanned aerial vehicles breached a no-fly zone and targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane on arrival in Dublin.
The unmanned aerial vehicles hovered over an Irish Navy vessel but were not engaged due to limited capabilities.
A high-level security meeting was held to assess the incident and Ireland's defense readiness.
Zelensky's visit proceeded without disruption, and authorities noted ongoing security threats, with previous assassination attempts foiled by Ukrainian authorities.