Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones render Russian airspace unsafe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a warning to global airlines and insurance providers, declaring Russian airspace "completely unsafe" as Kyiv expands its long-range drone strikes. While reassuring operators that Ukrainian forces will not deliberately target civilian passenger aircraft, Zelenskyy cautioned that major Russian aviation hubs increasingly face disruption and risk from ongoing conflict operations.

At the front line, Ukrainian commanders are prioritizing troop preservation amid severe personnel shortages, an issue that could intensify if Moscow launches a new mobilization drive. Both nations continue to exchange long-range drone and cruise missile attacks. However, Ukraine remains notably vulnerable to Russian aerial bombardment due to a critical shortage of air defense interceptors required to protect military positions and key infrastructure.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir