Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to airlines and international insurers regarding the escalating danger within Russian airspace. Zelensky stated that the conflict initiated by Moscow cannot remain confined to Ukrainian territory. He asserted that the escalation originating from Russian territory, citing the initial launch of missiles and drones across the border, necessitates a broader response.
The President urged all airlines utilizing Russian airspace, as well as insurance companies and airport operators within the country, to treat the evolving risks with seriousness. Zelensky clarified that Ukraine does not target civilian aviation; rather, the concern stems from the anticipated deployment of drones across Russian skies. According to the Ukrainian President, Russian authorities are failing to adequately inform their citizens about the hazards.
He warned that Russian airspace is effectively beginning to close, stating that “The war launched by Russia is closing its skies.” Zelensky emphasized that the warning is intended to prevent loss of innocent life, necessitating that international partners take heed. He declared that the era of safety within Russian skies has ended. The Ukrainian leader demanded that this warning reach ambassadors accredited to Ukraine and those operating in Moscow, urging them to convey the information to the governments of countries with active airlines routes to major Russian destinations like Moscow and St.
Petersburg. Ukrainian governmental bodies plan to provide international organizations with detailed information regarding the dangers present in Russian airspace.
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