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Zelenskiy Says Ukrainian Drones Have Effectively Closed Russian Airspace
He said Ukrainian drone activity and repeated airport disruptions mean airlines, insurers and passengers should factor in rising flight risks.
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is "completely unsafe" for civilian travel due to persistent Ukrainian drone activity.
- Zelenskyy clarified that while Ukraine does not directly target civilian aviation, the ongoing war initiated by Russia is "effectively closing" its own skies through active unmanned aerial vehicle operations.
- The Ukrainian military aims to launch 1,000 drones daily at Russian infrastructure, prompting authorities to urge carriers to reconsider flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg to avoid operational disruptions.
- In May 2026, Russia imposed sweeping aviation restrictions over the Moscow region, closing airspace below 5,100 meters; The Interregional Public Organization of Pilots and Aircraft Owners reported these measures failed to protect civilian traffic adequately.
- Aviation risk monitors warn that drone activity poses hazards at all altitudes, leading several countries—including France, Italy, and Canada—to enforce total flight bans over Ukrainian airspace due to ongoing conflict risks.
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