Ukraine’s president has warned that Russia’s airspace may pose increasing risks to commercial flights due to the escalating use of attack drones in the conflict. While no direct threat to civilian aviation is intended, the growing frequency of drone operations near Russian territory raises concerns for the aviation industry. The remarks come as tensions rise ahead of winter, with Russia threatening expanded strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Authorities are now urging airlines and air traffic controllers to reassess safety protocols in the region.
Ukraine’s president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in RussiaEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter.The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of attack drones being flown into the country by Ukraine would have to be “taken into account” by the aviation industry. Continue reading...
