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Zelenskyy Press Conference Disrupted by 'Phantom Farter' as Reporters Flee
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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During a press briefing by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an unexpected odor caused reporters to leave the room, turning the event into a chaotic scene.
During a press conference held in Kyiv, an unexpected odor—described by attendees as a "phantom farter"—caused reporters to leave the room in a flurry of motion. The incident disrupted the briefing, with journalists hurriedly exiting the press area and the event proceeding in a disordered manner.
No injuries were reported, and the Ukrainian president continued to speak after the disturbance. Security personnel were on hand to manage the situation, but the source of the odor remained unclear.
The press conference, which was scheduled to address ongoing developments in Ukraine, was abruptly interrupted, leaving many journalists scrambling to exit the venue. The event was later resumed with a brief pause to allow attendees to re-enter the room.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining order during high‑profile political events, especially in the current tense climate in Ukraine.
No injuries were reported, and the Ukrainian president continued to speak after the disturbance. Security personnel were on hand to manage the situation, but the source of the odor remained unclear.
The press conference, which was scheduled to address ongoing developments in Ukraine, was abruptly interrupted, leaving many journalists scrambling to exit the venue. The event was later resumed with a brief pause to allow attendees to re-enter the room.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges of maintaining order during high‑profile political events, especially in the current tense climate in Ukraine.