On the evening of December 1, several unidentified military drones were spotted in the sky near Dublin, moving towards the presumed flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s aircraft. This was reported by Irish media, citing sources within law enforcement and government structures.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Details of the Incident and Security Services’ Response
According to reports, the drones likely launched from the northeastern part of Dublin.
“The drones reached the location where Zelensky’s plane was supposed to be at the moment it was scheduled to fly over,” states a publication from The Journal.
Meanwhile, the president’s aircraft landed at Dublin Airport slightly earlier than planned.
Subsequently, the drones were also detected over an Irish Navy ship that was in the Irish Sea during the official visit of the Ukrainian delegation. An investigation is currently underway regarding the origin of the drones — specialists are trying to determine whether they were launched from land or from an unknown vessel. Information about the individuals controlling the drones, as well as their landing location, remains unknown.
Security Measures and Official Comments
The Irish Times clarifies that the Irish Navy ship detected five drones that flew near the flight path of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft. During Volodymyr Zelensky’s stay in Dublin, a no-fly zone was established over the city to ensure the safety of high-ranking officials.
According to The Irish Times, the drones appeared near the suburb of Howth precisely when the Ukrainian president’s plane was scheduled to fly over.
As reported by BBC News, Irish officials were promptly informed about the incident. Meanwhile, the Irish Defense Forces refrained from making official comments on the situation.
Ukrainian President’s advisor Dmytro Lytvyn noted that the responsibility for security during the visit lay with the host side. According to him, the incident with the drones did not affect Zelensky’s program in Dublin and did not lead to any changes in the planned events.