Zelensky warns airlines over unsafe Russian airspace amid escalating drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to global airlines and insurance firms regarding flight operations over Russia, declaring that "Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe" due to expanding long-range drone strikes. However, Zelensky clarified that Ukrainian forces will not target civilian passenger aircraft.

The statement comes amid escalating aerial warfare, with both nations increasing their reliance on long-range attack drones and cruise missiles. On the ground, Ukrainian forces continue striving to hold back Russian territorial advances while attempting to preserve troop lives. Ukraine remains burdened by critical personnel shortages, an issue that could worsen if Moscow undertakes another military mobilization. Additionally, acute shortages of air defense interceptor missiles leave Ukrainian infrastructure particularly vulnerable to sustained Russian bombardment.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.