Zelensky warns airlines over unsafe Russian airspace amid rising drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a formal warning to international airlines and insurers, declaring Russian airspace increasingly hazardous as long-range drone attacks intensify. Zelensky clarified that Ukrainian forces will not target commercial passenger aircraft, despite expanding aerial operations over Russian territory.

The declaration comes as both nations ramp up their reliance on long-range attack drones and cruise missiles. On the ground, Ukrainian troops are struggling to contain Russian advances while attempting to minimize casualties amid severe personnel shortages. Experts warn these labor deficits could worsen if Moscow initiates another military mobilization. Furthermore, Ukraine continues to face acute shortages of air defense interceptor missiles, leaving critical infrastructure highly vulnerable to sustained Russian bombardments.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.