Russian drones
"Russian drones" is a collective term for unmanned aerial vehicles produced or operated by the Russian Federation. In Western media and analysis it commonly refers to a family of Russian-made strike and reconnaissance UAVs, including the Orlan-10, Lancet and ZALA series, as well as the Iran-origin Shahed type assembled on Russian territory. Russia has used these systems extensively since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine to strike infrastructure, conduct reconnaissance and attack Ukrainian military positions. Manufacturers include state defence corporations and private firms such as Kalashnikov Concern and the ZALA Aero Group.
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Norwegian PM says drone nearly hit Zelensky's plane during takeoff from Moldova
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on September 9 that a drone nearly struck President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane as it took off from Moldova en route to Oslo on September 8. Zelensky was traveling to Norway for the funeral of King Harald V. Støre provided no further details on how close the drone came or its source, and the Ukrainian President's Office later called claims that Zelensky was in danger "exaggerated."