Suspected Russian drone activity was detected near Dublin Airport during President Zelenskyy's visit to Ireland in December 2025.
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The specific number of drones was reported as up to five by the Irish navy ship
The drones breached a no-fly zone issued by the Irish Aviation Authority for the duration of the visit
European officials have stated they believe Russia is behind at least some similar drone incidents, though no drone has been retrieved or shot down to confirm origin
The investigation by Irish police (Gardaí) was ongoing at the time of the claim
Sources
SecondaryBBC NewsIrish police are investigating reports of drones near Dublin around the time of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit in December 2025
SecondaryThe GuardianAn Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's aircraft as he arrived in Dublin in December 2025
SecondaryCNNEuropean officials have said that they believe Russia is behind at least some of the drone incidents, though no drone has been retrieved or shot down
SecondaryRTE NewsUnidentified drones were spotted flying in the north-east of Dublin around the time of Zelenskyy's plane landing at Dublin Airport in December 2025