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'Completely Unsafe': Zelenskyy Asks Airlines To Avoid Russian Airspace Amid Surge In Drone Attacks
Ukraine warns carriers as its drone attacks increasingly target areas deep inside Russia.
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- Why it matters
- Airlines routing through Russian airspace face increased risk from Ukrainian drone operations, forcing reconsideration of flight paths and potentially raising costs through longer alternative routes.
- Most affected
- Commercial airlines operating in Eastern Europe — May need to reroute flights around Russian airspace or reassess operational safety.
- Likely next
- Whether major international carriers issue new airspace guidance or change routing practices in response to the warning.
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