“Russian airspace will effectively be closing”: Zelenskyy warns airlines Russian skies are no longer safe
Ukraine says civilian aviation is not a target, but warns airlines can no longer assume Russian skies are safe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cautioned airlines, insurers, and other aviation stakeholders that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous due to Ukrainian drone operations. Zelenskyy made the warning on September 1st, as Ukraine has been conducting long-range drone strikes deep within Russia, targeting a range of infrastructure.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Russian airspace is now "completely unsafe" and effectively closed, despite Russia continuing to operate major airports and regular passenger flights. Zelenskyy accused Russian authorities of failing to inform airlines about the risks posed by the growing drone presence and urged foreign ambassadors in Ukraine and Russia to relay the warning to their governments.
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