Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukrainian drones target Russian airspace
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Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Zelensky: “Cieli russi non saranno sicuri”. Putin annuncia conquiste nel DonetskGuerra Ucraina - Russia, news. Mosca convoca incaricato d'affari tedesco. “Due sospetti per Lipsia” - La Repubblica (Italy)seen 2 Sept, 18:54headline rewritten
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Ukraine’s president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of attack drones being flown into the country...Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to increase strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of attack drones being flown into Russia by Ukraine would have to...
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Russia-Ucraina, scontro sui voli civili. Le compagnie che vanno a Mosca o sorvolano il PaeseL’Ucraina: vietare voli civili in Russia. Le compagnie che vanno a Mosca o sorvolano il Paese
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Tue, 1 September 2026
15 reports- RMF24 (Poland)18:43first to report
Zełenski ostrzega linie lotnicze: Rosyjskie niebo przestało być bezpieczne
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:58
Nach heftigen russischen Luftangriffen wendet sich Selenskyj mit einer Warnung an Fluggesellschaften, die weiter über Russland fliegen. Kremlchef Wladimir Putin reagierte noch in der Nacht.
- Novinky (Czechia)20:29
Prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj v úterý varoval letecké společnosti, jejich pojišťovny a zahraniční vlády před využíváním ruského vzdušného prostoru a klíčových ruských letišť. Uvedl, že ruský vzdušný prostor bude kvůli ukrajinským dronům „de facto uzavřen“. Upozornil, že současnou situaci způsobilo samo Rusko válkou proti Ukrajině. Kyjev podle něj poskytne mezinárodním organizacím veškeré informace o rizicích.
- N1 Info (Croatia)21:01
Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski upozorio je u utorak zrakoplovne tvrtke i osiguravajuća društva da je prisutnost ukrajinskih dronova učinila
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- tportal (Croatia)1 Sept, 21:06their copy
- Al Jazeera English21:03
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia.
- 24sata (Croatia)21:05
Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski upozorio je zrakoplovne kompanije na opasnosti korištenja ruskog zračnog prostora zbog prisutnosti ukrajinskih dronova, dok je Vladimir Putin najavio odgovor na te tvrdnje.
- France Info (France)21:11
Le président ukrainien a précisé que si elle n'était pas visée "en soi", l'aviation civile n'avait "pas sa place dans un ciel infesté de drones". Des avertissements qualifiés par Vladimir Poutine de "terroriste".
- The Hill21:15
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines on Tuesday against flying into Russian airspace as his military responds to an "escalation" in missile and drone attacks. Zelensky said in an evening address that Russia has recently changed its defense tactics, focusing on strikes from Ukrainian airspace. After the most recent wave of attacks, the Ukrainian president...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)21:21
'Želimo upozoriti svaku zrakoplovnu tvrtku koja koristi ruski zračni prostor', istaknuo je
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:39
- Le Monde (France)21:46
Le président ukrainien a mis en garde, mardi, contre le danger d’emprunter l’espace aérien russe, prévenant les compagnies aériennes qu’« il y aura des drones [ukrainiens] dans le ciel russe (…) tant que la guerre continuera ».
- iDNES (Czechia)22:56
Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj varoval letecké dopravce a pojišťovny před využíváním ruského vzdušného prostoru. Na nebi zamořeném drony podle něj není místo pro civilní letectví. Ruský prezident Vladimir Putin, který se v Kyrgyzstánu účastní summitu Šanghajské organizace pro spolupráci (SCO) na Zelenského slova uvedl, že je neslyšel, ale že znějí jako státní terorismus.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Raid sull’Ucraina, 12 morti Zelensky minaccia il nemico: “I giorni sicuri nei vostri cieli sono finiti” Mosca: “Pronti a colpire”
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:11edited after publishing ×2
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Guerra Ucraina - Russia, news. Mosca convoca incaricato d'affari tedesco. “Due sospetti per Lipsia”“Il Copasir chiederà una nota informativa sul caso”. Kallas: “Sospetto con visto italiano? Convinca chi si oppone alle restrizioni”. Indagini su un bielorusso e un uomo di origine russa con passaporto lettone. Von der Leyen: non tollereremo attacchi all’Europa
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:54
Ukrainian president says Kyiv does not target civil aviation or civilian aircraft
Wed, 2 September 2026
38 reports- South China Morning Post03:47
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country’s drones would make Russia’s airspace “completely unsafe” for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of “state terrorism” from Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Both sides have intensified long-range attacks in recent months and diplomatic efforts led by the United States remain stalled more than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion. “Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer...
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)03:50
Zelensky said Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe as Ukraine steps up strikes on military and war-supporting targets, while still pausing operations when partners request diplomatic windows.
- BBC News World04:23
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
- Le Figaro (France)05:27
Ces derniers mois, Kiev a intensifié ses frappes en Russie et sur les territoires occupés par Moscou, visant particulièrement des entrepôts logistiques et des sites pétroliers et portuaires.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:01
RUSKI predsjednik Vladimir Putin poruku ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog da će ruski zračni prostor zbog ukrajinskih dronova postajati sve opasniji i "de facto se zatvarati" nazvao je "najavom državnog terorizma".
- N1 Info (Croatia)06:36
Ruski predsjednik Vladimir Putin reagirao je na upozorenje ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog da ruski zračni prostor postaje nesiguran za
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:50
Zelenski je izjavio da rusko nebo postaje opasno zbog ukrajinskih dronova te upozorio zrakoplovne kompanije
- Bloomberg Politics07:23
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines to avoid Russian air traffic as he threatened to respond to Moscow’s escalating missile attacks by crowding its skies with drones. Bloomberg's Greg Sullivan has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Channel News Asia07:31
Ukraine poses no threat to civil aviation, he said, "but there will be drones in Russia's skies and due notice must be taken".
- express.co.uk07:38
Vladimir Putin has responded furiously
- Google News - Top Stories09:38
Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations CNBC Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says The Guardian Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations bbc.com 'Safe days in Russian skies are over,' warns Zelensky France 24 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day Al Jazeera
- La Repubblica (Italy)11:12edited after publishing
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Russia-Ucraina, scontro sui voli civili. Le compagnie che vanno a Mosca o sorvolano il PaeseZelensky dice che lo spazio aereo della Federazione è “in chiusura”. Poi la lettera all’Icao: decidete blocco dei cieli. Il Cremlino parla di parole “terroristiche”. Ecco il quadro per il viaggiatore comune, compagnia per compagnia
- Times of India11:34
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to airlines and insurers regarding the rising dangers present in Russian airspace. The surge in drone operations penetrating deep into Russian territory introduces significant new risks. Aviation risk assessment firms project a continual pattern of Ukrainian strikes within Russia extending to 2026. Civilian aircraft remain vulnerable to military actions, raising concerns despite Ukraine's reassurances.
- bne IntelliNews11:41
Russia does not negotiate with terrorists, President Vladimir Putin said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines that Ukrainian drones would make Russian airspace unsafe.
- en.apa.az12:42
Ukraine has called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to completely ban civilian aircraft from flying over Russian territory, APA reports, citing Zerkalo Nedeli
- Al Jazeera English12:55
Putin accuses Zelenskyy of 'terrorism', while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.
- webindia123.com12:59
- Google News - Top Stories13:03
Putin and Zelenskyy issue threats as strikes rock Ukraine, Russia Al Jazeera Ukraine war: Russia responds to Zelenskyy's civil aviation threat news.sky.com Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations CNBC Moscow vows to avoid airspace disruption despite Zelenskiy's aviation warning Reuters Ukraine formally warns airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe Euronews.com
- iDNES (Czechia)13:23
Rusko nedovolí Ukrajině vážně narušit civilní lety, prohlásil ruský ministr dopravy Andrej Nikitin. Prohlášení učinil po úterním vyjádření ukrajinského prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského, který upozornil aerolinky a pojišťovny na to, že ruský vzdušný prostor je kvůli ukrajinským dronům nebezpečný, takže ruské nebe je fakticky uzavřené. Ukrajina podniká vzdušné údery na cíle v Rusku v sebeobraně před ruskou invazí.
- Le Monde (France)13:29
« Sur fond d’escalade drastique de la terreur exercée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine, l’espace aérien russe devient de plus en plus dangereux », a déclaré le chef de la diplomatie ukrainienne, Andrii Sybiha, citant « l’augmentation de l’activité militaire » et appelant « chacun à l’éviter ».
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:38
Ukraine has officially notified the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that Russian airspace is unsafe for civil aviation due to increased military activity and has urged everyone to avoid it.
- DW Top Stories14:04
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned a surge in Ukrainian drones in Russia's skies meant Russian airspace would be "effectively" closed. Meanwhile, Russian drones have hit Kyiv for a seventh straight day. Follow DW for more.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:33
UKRAJINA je službeno obavijestila ICAO da ruski zračni prostor nije siguran za civilne letove zbog rata i operacija dronovima. Kijev poziva avionske kompanije da izbjegavaju letove iznad Rusije.
- The Guardian World14:54edited after publishing
Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to increase strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of attack drones being flown into Russia by Ukraine would have to...
- Al Jazeera English14:55
What happens if the airspace of the world's largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:00
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will update its air threat alert system, including introducing a yellow level for drone attacks and a red level for missile threats. The authorities also plan to introduce differentiated warning signals and more geographically targeted alerts.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:50
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has warned Russian airspace 'is becoming completely unsafe'
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:08
Warning follows Zelenskyy’s remarks that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe due to drone activity
- Polsat News (Poland)17:39
Kilkanaście połączeń lotniczych tureckich linii z Rosją zostało anulowanych - przekazał serwis Turkiye Today. To pokłosie niedawnych słów Wołodymyra Zełenskiego o zamknięciu nieba nad Rosją. Prezydent Ukrainy stwierdził, że dopóki trwa wojna, rosyjskie niebo jest przeznaczone dla ukraińskich dronów, a nie dla lotnictwa cywilnego.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:29
Ukraine will introduce yellow and red air alert levels as part of an overhaul of its national warning system. Yellow alerts will generally signal drone raids, while red alerts will cover missile threats, including ballistic and large-scale attacks. Officials will review the criteria weekly as Russia continues using drones to disrupt civilian life and economic activity.
- newser.com18:50
Putin calls his comments 'a declaration of state terrorism'
- internazionale.it20:05
MOSCOW/LONDON/DUBAI, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Russia vowed to head off any disruption to civil aviation on Wednesday after a warning by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy … Leggi
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)20:33
Ukraine has received information that some international airlines have already begun to cancel flights to airports in the Russian Federation.
- RMF24 (Poland)20:42
„Logiczna reakcja”. Zełenski ogłasza: Linie lotnicze rezygnują z lotów do Rosji
- France Info (France)21:09
Cet appel, qui ne mentionne aucun pays en particulier, intervient le jour où l'organisation a été officiellement notifiée par l'Ukraine que l'espace aérien russe n'était "pas sûr".
- Le Monde English22:24
'Against the backdrop of Russia's drastic escalation of terror against Ukraine, Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe,' Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said on X after Ukraine announced it had formally notified the ICAO. 'We urge everyone to avoid it.'
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:58
Die Zivilluftfahrtbehörde der UN warnt vor wachsenden Risiken für Passagierflüge. Die Ukraine hatte zuvor gewarnt, dass der Luftraum über Russland von Drohnen »wimmele«.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Il presidente ucraino ha minacciato di fermare il traffico civile. L’esperto Aksenov: “Potrebbe riuscirci temporaneamente”
Thu, 3 September 2026
13 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)05:44
Airlines began canceling flights to Russia after Kyiv warned that expanding drone operations were making the country’s airspace increasingly unsafe for civilian aviation.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:45
Der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj hatte verstärkte militärische Aktivitäten im russischen Luftraum angekündigt. Die internationale Zivilluftfahrtorganisation mahnt nun den Schutz ziviler Flugzeuge an.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:56
L'articolo Putin: “I contatti con Kiev continuano, il dialogo con gli Usa sta funzionando. Ma le minacce di Zelensky sui voli civili minano i negoziati” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Polsat News (Poland)08:25
- Zagraniczne linie lotnicze zaczęły zawieszać połączenia z rosyjskimi lotniskami - przekazał Wołodymyr Zełenski. Decyzje przewoźników nastąpiły po ostrzeżeniach Kijowa o rosnącym zagrożeniu dla lotnictwa cywilnego w związku z operacjami ukraińskich dronów nad Rosją. W środę na moskiewskich lotniskach odwołano dziesiątki rejsów.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:34
Ukrajina planira provesti opsežnu blokadu ruskog zračnog prostora masovnom uporabom bespilotnih letjelica dugog dometa, objavile su ukrajinske vlasti. Cilj je operacije prisiliti međunarodne i domaće zrakoplovne tvrtke na potpunu obustavu letova iznad Rusije zbog stalne opasnosti u zraku, objavio je...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:33
Objašnjavajući povišeni rizik u ruskom zračnom prostoru, Volodimir Zelenski naglasio je da Ukrajina ne cilja civilne zrakoplove i da želi izbjeći nedužne žrtve
- Novinky (Czechia)13:06
Dvě hlavní moskevská letiště, Vnukovo a Šeremetěvo, druhou noc po sobě dočasně omezila provoz kvůli dronovým hrozbám. K širšímu narušení letecké dopravy došlo v době, kdy ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj varuje, že ruský vzdušný prostor představuje rostoucí riziko pro civilní letectví. K výrazným omezením a zpožděním už docházelo dříve.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:35
Volodimir Zelenski u utorak je upozorio zrakoplovne tvrtke, osiguravatelje i strane vlade da će ruski zračni prostor "biti de facto zatvoren" zbog ukrajinskih dronova
- France Info (France)14:26
Plusieurs annulations et reports de vols ont été annoncés après de nouvelles alertes aux drones et des propos ambigus du président ukrainien.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:03
Präsident Selenskyj will den russischen Luftverkehr zum Erliegen bringen. Ukrainische Drohnen könnten dafür Flughäfen ins Visier nehmen – was völkerrechtlich problematisch wäre.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)16:19
W nocy ze środy na czwartek spełniła się wcześniejsza zapowiedź Wołodymyra Zełenskiego, że niebo nad Rosją przestanie być bezpieczne dla pasażerskiego ruchu lotniczego. Setki ukraińskich dronów skierowały się w stronę Moskwy. Samoloty były uziemiane na lotniskach, a część rejsów nie mogła dolecieć do rosyjskiej stolicy. Mer Moskwy przez całą noc nadał 12 komunikatów na Telegramie.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:37
Counter-Disinformation Center chief Andriy Kovalenko said the only way to halt Russia’s drone attacks is to create comparable pressure at sensitive targets inside Russia. He rejected the idea that air defenses can instantly seal Ukraine’s skies, arguing that the threat must be addressed at its source. Kovalenko said disruptions at Russian airports will increasingly affect the country’s economy and daily life.
- tportal (Croatia)18:17
Nakon što je Ukrajina upozorila na povećani rizik od djelovanja dronova u ruskom zračnom prostoru, neke su zrakoplovne kompanije počele otkazivati letove prema ruskim zračnim lukama. Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski rekao je da je riječ o razumnoj reakciji na sigurnosnu situaciju koju je izazvao rat