# Zelensky tells airlines to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations

https://mins.news/en/item/41427

- BBC News, 2026-09-02 04:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v9yydy2wvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Volodymyr Zelensky warns airlines, insurers and operators serving Russian airports that the country’s airspace is becoming extremely dangerous as Ukraine intensifies drone strikes. Vladimir Putin calls the warning a “declaration of state terrorism” and says Russia will continue escalating its attacks on Ukraine.

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