Zelenskyy urges airlines to avoid Russian airspace
By The BriefBrief
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations. He warned that the growing use of drones is making the skies increasingly unsafe.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace due to increased risk from Ukraine’s expanding drone operations.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 5:56 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelenskyy linked the warning to Ukraine expanding drone operations, which he said is making airspace increasingly unsafe.
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