Zelensky warns airlines of rising danger in Russian airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to global air carriers and insurance firms, declaring Russian airspace increasingly hazardous as Kyiv scales up its long-range drone attacks inside Russia. Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian forces would not deliberately target civilian aircraft, but urged commercial operators to avoid Russian hubs.

On the front lines, Ukrainian military command continues efforts to stall advancing Russian forces while prioritizing troop preservation amid severe manpower shortages. Both warring nations are stepping up long-distance drone and missile strikes against strategic targets. However, Ukraine remains uniquely vulnerable to incoming aerial bombardments due to depleted stocks of air defense interceptors. Meanwhile, reports indicate a Russian official was recently ousted after publicly cautioning that the protracted conflict risked inciting a serious social crisis within Russia.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.