Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukraine expands drone strikes in Russian airspace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is "completely unsafe" as Kyiv escalates long-range drone strikes on military infrastructure. While clarifying that Ukrainian forces will not target civilian aircraft, Zelenskyy stated that operations around major Russian transport hubs will persist throughout the conflict.

The aerial campaign between both nations continues to intensify, with both sides increasing their reliance on long-range attack drones and cruise missiles. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces remain under heavy pressure along the front lines, struggling to contain Russian advances while coping with persistent manpower shortages and a severe deficit of air defense interceptors needed to counter incoming strikes.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.