Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Summary
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine increases its drone attacks inside Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin called this a "declaration of state terrorism" and said Russia would continue attacking Ukraine. Most Western airlines already avoid Russian airspace, but some airlines from countries like China still use it.Key Facts
- Zelensky warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming very dangerous because of Ukraine’s drone strikes.
- Ukraine has targeted energy facilities and large retailers deep inside Russia.
- Most Western airlines avoid flying over Russia, but some Asian and Gulf airlines still use Russian air routes.
- Ukraine has closed its own airspace to civilian flights since the war began.
- Putin called Zelensky’s warning an act of terrorism and said Russia will keep attacking Ukraine.
- Russia acknowledged Ukraine’s strikes have damaged Russian infrastructure but said most oil refineries are still repairable.
- Ukraine’s drone attacks inside Russia are expected to continue and possibly increase in frequency.
- The UN found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014, killing 298 people.
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