Zelenskyy warns airlines of unsafe Russian airspace as drone war escalates

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming "completely unsafe" due to expanding long-range drone operations near major transit hubs. While clarifying that Kyiv will not target civilian passenger aviation, Zelenskyy highlighted increasing operational hazards inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate.

Simultaneously, military assessments indicate that Ukrainian forces face continuous pressure along the frontline. Kyiv's commanders are prioritizing force preservation to manage manpower shortages, which could worsen if Moscow orders a second mobilization. Both nations are relying heavily on long-range kamikaze drones and cruise missiles. However, Ukraine remains particularly vulnerable to Russian aerial bombardment due to a critical deficit of air defense interceptors.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.