An incursion by a Russian drone into Moldova’s airspace this week forced authorities to temporarily ground several flights, including one carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The drone flew into Moldovan airspace on Tuesday from the direction of Ukraine as Mr. Zelensky was leaving Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, for Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V and discuss Ukrainian air defenses. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of Norway stated that Mr. Zelensky’s plane “was almost hit by a drone as it was about to take off from Moldova,” though his claim could not be independently verified.

Moldova’s government did not confirm if the incursion constituted a direct threat to the President. Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne, citing an unnamed official, reported that two Russian drones flew into Moldova around the time Mr. Zelensky’s plane was scheduled to take off. The Moldovan authorities stated the drone came down about 100 miles from Chisinau’s airport.

All flights, including Mr. Zelensky’s, were able to take off and land once the government confirmed the drone had come down. On Wednesday, Ms. Sandu said on social media that other Russian drones had struck a checkpoint between Ukraine and southeastern Moldova overnight, killing two civilians. Moldova recorded 17 such incursions in August alone.

European governments have accused Russia of repeatedly sending drones to disrupt their airspace as part of a campaign of small-scale attacks against countries that support Ukraine. Russia has denied involvement.