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Zelenskyy Warns Airlines Russia Airspace Completely Unsafe Due Drones

9/2/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russia’s airspace is completely unsafe due to drones.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine does not target civilian aircraft in the conflict.
Ukrainian drones have increased, regularly disrupting traffic at Russian airports.
In May 2026 Russia imposed civilian flight restrictions below 5,100 m over Moscow region, extending toward Belarus, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg.
Nearly 600 drones targeted Russian military-industrial and fuel infrastructure in a massive operation.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russia’s airspace is completely unsafe due to drones.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine does not target civilian aircraft in the conflict.
Ukrainian drones have increased, regularly disrupting traffic at Russian airports.
In May 2026 Russia imposed civilian flight restrictions below 5,100 m over Moscow region, extending toward Belarus, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg.
Nearly 600 drones targeted Russian military-industrial and fuel infrastructure in a massive operation.