Zelenskyy warns airlines as Russian airspace faces growing drone threats

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming "completely unsafe" due to expanding long-range drone operations. Although Zelenskyy assured operators that Ukrainian forces will not target civilian passenger flights, he highlighted mounting risks around Russia's major aviation hubs.

On the front lines, Ukrainian commanders are prioritizing troop preservation amid ongoing manpower shortages, which could worsen if Moscow initiates a new mobilization drive. Ukrainian positions remain exposed to Russian aerial bombardment due to an acute shortage of air defense interceptor missiles, even as both nations exchange drone and cruise missile strikes.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir