President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines that the Russian airspace will effectively close amid increased drone activity, stressing that the skies are "completely dangerous." He has formally notified the UN and the International Civil Aviation Organization about the risk, prompting airlines to monitor the situation closely.
While Western carriers largely avoid Russian routes, airlines from Turkey, China and the Gulf region continue to fly through Russian airspace, adjusting schedules as needed. The warning follows a pattern of recent drone strikes that have disrupted Russian airports, underscoring the heightened safety concerns for civilian flights.
