Zelensky Claims Ukrainian Drones Have ‘Effectively Closed’ Russian Airspace
Ukraine poses no threat to civil aviation, Zelensky said, "but there will be drones in Russia's skies and due notice must be taken."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Wednesday that Kyiv's drone attacks have "effectively closed" Russian airspace, prompting Transportation Minister Andrei Nikitin to assure that civil aviation authorities would maintain flight safety and security. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha officially notified the International Civil Aviation Organization of the dangerous conditions in Russian airspace.
Russian airports, including Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo, reported numerous flight cancellations and delays due to the threats posed by Ukrainian drones. Aviation risk advisory firm Osprey Flight Solutions warned of high probabilities of drone and missile strikes deep within Russia, including near Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Moscow Times condemned Russian authorities for labeling their work as undesirable and criminalizing its operations, emphasizing their commitment to independent and unbiased reporting.
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