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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on international airlines to stop using Russian airspace during a statement on drone operations. Chinese and Gulf state airlines continue to operate flights through Russian airspace. Russia announced it would intensify attacks on Ukraine in response to Ukrainian operations.
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