Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian airspace is becoming de facto closed due to drone activity.
- Zelensky advised airlines, insurers, and governments to consider the risks posed by Ukrainian drones flying into Russian territory.
- Russia's transport minister vowed to prevent significant disruption to civil aviation.
- Some flights to and from Moscow were cancelled or delayed.
- Ukraine has demonstrated the capability to strike targets deep within Russia, including oil refineries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines, insurers, and governments that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe due to the escalating number of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian territory. Zelensky stated that while Ukraine does not target civilian flights, the growing drone activity must be taken into account by the aviation industry, effectively making Russian airspace 'de facto closed'.