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Two Russian drones violated a no-fly zone during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Dublin
European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday accused Russia of being responsible for the appearance of drones in Ireland’s skies during a state visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky. On December 1, a number of military-style drones crossed the route taken by Zelensky’s plane shortly after it arrived unexpectedly early at Dublin airport – violating a no-fly zone put in place for his visit. The drones later hovered over an Irish naval vessel deployed off Dublin’s coast. Speaking at a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on December 9, Costa described the incident as “another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia and the hybrid threats from Russia in the European territory”.
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- 2025-12-01T11:58:16Z
European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday accused Russia of being responsible for the appearance of drones in Ireland’s skies during a state visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky. On December 1, a number of military-style drones crossed the route taken by Zelensky’s plane shortly after it arrived unexpectedly early at Dublin airport – violating a no-fly zone put in place for his visit. The drones later hovered over an Irish naval vessel deployed off Dublin’s coast. Speaking at a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin on December 9, Costa described the incident as “another example of the hybrid attacks from Russia and the hybrid threats from Russia in the European territory”.