Zelensky urges airlines to avoid Russian airspace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations, according to BBC News. Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those continuing to use the airspace, while Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine. The report does not specify when Zelensky made the statement or identify the airlines involved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations, BBC News reported.
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
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