Zelenskyy Cautions Airlines as Kyiv Expands Drone Strikes in Russia
What Happened
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged airlines, insurers and aviation operators to avoid Russian airspace, saying it is becoming increasingly unsafe as Ukraine expands its long-range drone operations inside Russia. He stressed that Ukraine is not targeting civilian aviation but said the growing scale of drone activity over Russian territory must be taken into account by the aviation industry.
Key Takeaways
The warning highlights a new dimension of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with drone operations increasingly affecting areas deep inside Russia. While most Western airlines already avoid Russian airspace, the development could raise further concerns about aviation safety and potentially impact flight routes and air travel costs.