Can Ukraine’s drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warned that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe due to many Ukrainian drones flying over it. These drones have caused temporary closures of Russian airports and disrupted flights, making airlines and insurance companies reconsider using Russian airspace. Russian President Putin called this a form of state terrorism.Key Facts
- Ukraine has been using many drones to target locations deep inside Russia during the ongoing war.
- The range of Ukrainian drones has increased significantly, allowing strikes up to about 1,750 km (1,090 miles) inside Russia.
- These drone flights have caused Russian airports to temporarily close to avoid risks from potential drone attacks.
- Ukrainian drones do not intentionally target civilian planes but create airspace safety concerns.
- Russia faces difficulties intercepting missiles and drones due to limited air defense ammunition, including for U.S.-supplied Patriot systems.
- Russia’s large airspace is seeing increasing drone activity, especially near major cities like Moscow.
- Ukrainian drones have disrupted flight schedules and caused some airlines to avoid Russian airspace altogether.
- President Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers about the risks of flying over Russia until the war ends.
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