Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the presence and growing scale of Ukrainian drone operations are making Russian airspace unsafe for aircraft and are effectively closing it. In remarks reported by several outlets, he warns airlines and insurers that using Russian airspace and key Russian airports has become dangerous.
According to the reports, Zelenskiy directly addresses commercial aviation stakeholders, telling them to reconsider reliance on Russian routes and airfields. One outlet frames the message as a warning that “there will be drones in Russian skies,” while another highlights that the risk increases as Kyiv’s drone activity expands. Euronews adds that Zelenskiy also warns foreign governments. A Reuters-based version of the story emphasizes that the warning is aimed at both airlines and insurance providers, underscoring the potential operational and coverage implications.
