Zelenskyy warns airlines of unsafe Russian airspace amid expanded drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned global commercial airlines and insurers that Russian airspace has become "completely unsafe" as Kyiv escalates long-range drone operations. While pledging that Ukrainian forces will not target civilian passenger aircraft, Zelenskyy cautioned that major Russian airports face growing operational risks.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian military command continues attempting to blunt ongoing Russian frontline advances while conserving personnel. Ukrainian forces face persistent manpower shortages that could intensify if Moscow orders additional mobilization. Furthermore, defensive operations remain severely constrained by shortages of air defense interceptor missiles, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to Russian missile and drone attacks.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.