# Zelensky says Russia attacked Moldova twice because his plane was there

https://mins.news/en/item/59957

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-15 20:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-attacked-moldova-twice-because-zelensky-was-there-he-says/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia intentionally launched drone attacks against Moldova while his presidential plane was traveling through the country. He said Moscow may have sought to frighten him rather than target him personally, and said the energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump is not in effect.

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