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September 1, 2026
Zelensky Urges Airlines to Avoid Russian Airspace Amid Expanded Drone Operations
- Zelensky urges airlines and insurers to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations targeting Russian infrastructure.
- He emphasizes that civilian aviation is not directly in danger, but the presence of drones poses significant risks.
- Putin labels Zelensky's warning as 'state terrorism' and vows to intensify attacks on Ukraine.
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- Zelenskiy says Ukrainian drones have effectively closed Russian airspaceSep 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM · Reuters
- Zelensky warns airlines Russia's sky 'completely unsafe'Sep 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM · The Hill
- Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for IranSep 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM · NYT
- Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky declares Russian airspace ‘completely unsafe’ in warning to airlines and passengersSep 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM · Independent
- Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operationsSep 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM · CNBC