Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:13:20 UTC.

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