Zelenskyy warns airlines over unsafe Russian airspace amid drone attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned commercial airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is now "completely unsafe" as Kyiv expands long-range drone strikes across Russia. Zelenskyy assured that Ukraine would not target civilian passenger aircraft, even as both nations increase their reliance on long-range attack drones and cruise missiles.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces on the frontline face sustained pressure from advancing Russian troops. Ukrainian commanders are aiming to slow Russian progress while prioritizing troop preservation, as acute personnel shortages persist and could worsen if Moscow initiates a new mobilization. Kyiv’s defensive efforts remain heavily constrained by a critical shortage of air defense interceptor missiles, leaving infrastructure vulnerable to ongoing Russian aerial strikes.

Sources: Morgunblaðið, Vísir.