Zelenskyy warns airlines: Russian skies are no longer safe

Ukraine has issued a new warning to international air carriers. Kyiv stresses that civilian aircraft are not an intentional target. At the same time, it cautions that airlines can no longer rely on Russian airspace being safe.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Russian airspace will effectively be closing. The warning prompts carriers to review their flight routes and risk assessments. Although Ukraine does not view civilian aviation as a target, it clearly signals that the situation in the airspace has changed.

The warning means that airlines continuing to use Russian airspace will face increased danger. No specific incidents or data behind the statement have been disclosed. However, Zelenskyy’s words indicate that using Russian airspace for civilian flights is becoming ever more risky.

This situation may affect international flights, especially those with routes crossing Russia. Airlines will have to base their safety decisions on the latest information. Ukraine’s announcement is part of a broader context in which military risks also affect civilian aviation.