# Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

- Published: 2026-09-02T16:12:43Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T08:29:43Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v9yydy2wvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

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