Ukraine warns of Russian airspace risks as frontline pressures grow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is "becoming completely unsafe" as long-range drone strikes escalate. Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian forces will not target civilian airliners, though operations around major Russian aviation hubs carry increasing danger.

Meanwhile, frontline pressure continues to tax Ukrainian forces. Military commanders are striving to halt Russian advances while conserving personnel, as severe manpower shortages could worsen if Moscow orders another mobilization. Both belligerents are expanding their deployment of uncrewed aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. However, Ukrainian defensive operations remain constrained by critical shortages of air defense interceptor missiles.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.