It is understood the drones also flew into the path Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s aircraft had taken approaching Ireland. “I think it’s fair to say that we think this is part of a co-ordinated threat to EU and Ukrainian interests,” the Minister said in Brussels. It is understood footage of the drones was captured by the crew of the Naval Service’s LE William Butler Yeats. The strong belief is that Russia is behind the interference, using drones to cause disruption in Europe and to embarrass pro-Ukrainian governments. Mr O’Callaghan said the gardaí did a “very good job” in ensuring the security of Mr Zelenskiy’s official visit to Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times December 08, 2025 10:56 UTC