In a stark warning to the aviation sector, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted the increasing peril facing commercial flights in Russian airspace. His remarks come as Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a heightened campaign of strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as winter approaches.
Zelenskyy emphasized that while there is no intent to threaten civilian aircraft, the surge in Ukrainian drone activity targeting Russia necessitates a reevaluation of safety protocols by airlines. He urged the industry to recognize the implications of these developments on their operations.