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Zelensky warns every airline that Russian airspace will “de facto be closed”
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Posted on 09/01/2026 11:34:20 AM PDT by janetjanet998

Zelensky warns every airline using Russian airspace, every insurer, everyone using key Russian airports:

Russian skies are becoming completely unsafe.

Ukraine says it doesn't threaten civilian aviation, but "drones in Russian skies will be such that this must be taken into account."

He warns Russian airspace "will de facto be closed — the war Russia started is closing its skies."

Ukraine's foreign ministry will brief international bodies.

"There are no more safe moments in Russian skies. Civilian aviation has no place among drones."


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1 posted on 09/01/2026 11:34:20 AM PDT by janetjanet998
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What good for the goose...


2 posted on 09/01/2026 11:37:05 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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Can’t wait for the day when our sky is full of drones tracking us full-time and other nefarious tasks. /sarc


3 posted on 09/01/2026 11:37:21 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: janetjanet998

Those words will certainly grab the attention of Putin. I would expect some harsh exchanges militarily.


4 posted on 09/01/2026 11:40:52 AM PDT by TermLimits4All ("If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything.")
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At least 12 killed and over a dozen injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv 9/1/2026

Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured many more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on September 1, authorities said, marking the sixth straight day of intense strikes on the Ukrainian capital. Those injured three children, just as Ukrainian pupils return to school. In a new tactic, Moscow has sent swarms of new jet-powered drones to ⁠plague Kyiv and nearby areas day and night, killing residents and damaging homes

https://www.france24.com/en/at-least-12-killed-and-over-a-dozen-injured-in-russian-strikes-on-kyiv

5 posted on 09/01/2026 11:41:10 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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Sooo, now commercial aircraft are fair game?

Honest business people, medical professionals, and missionaries fly into Russia every day.

Are the Ukes mental?

6 posted on 09/01/2026 11:41:48 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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Ukraine's Stance: Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine does not target civil aviation or pose a threat to civilian aircraft, but noted that "drone-infested skies are no place for civilian aviation" and that Kyiv will keep Russian airspace closed to civilian traffic in effect through the war

The Warning: Announced on September 1, 2026, Zelenskyy stated that carriers flying to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other major Russian hubs must factor in the severe risks of drone traffic in Russian skies.

7 posted on 09/01/2026 11:44:51 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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To: TermLimits4All

The Z man has a death wish.

That wish actually should’ve been fulfilled a long time ago…


8 posted on 09/01/2026 11:47:23 AM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: janetjanet998

This clarification from Little z is not helpful for Ukraine. It literally sounds like he’s targeting civilian aviation, rather than accidentally having civilian aircraft hit a Ukrainian drone.

Sort of an “I’m sorry, not sorry” admission that non-military aircraft is fair game.


9 posted on 09/01/2026 11:48:38 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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They must be manufacturing and/or importing drones by the truckload. It seems like they never run out.


10 posted on 09/01/2026 11:49:34 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: Resolute Conservative
Can’t wait for the day when our sky is full of drones tracking us full-time and other nefarious tasks.

Flock Cameras can already track your every step. Then you bring in smartphone cameras and you are covered even in your neighborhood and home.

Google and Apple and smartphone makers know where you live and where you did your #1 and #2. They know what you ate at your local restaurant and what you bought at the grocery stores and at department stores, and they can see you at the beach and at theme parks and wherever you go on vacation.

So, drones would just be overkill, since they're not needed to keep track of whatever you're up to.
11 posted on 09/01/2026 11:50:04 AM PDT by adorno ( )
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Sooo, now commercial aircraft are fair game?... Are the Ukes mental?

No, the only "mental" people are Russians and their proxies who are the ONLY people who shot down a commercial liner.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down by Russian-backed forces with a Buk 9M38 surface-to-air missile on 17 July 2014, while flying over eastern Ukraine.

Pro-russian combatants in Eastern Ukraine posing on what is left of MH17 passenger jet, July 17, 2014


12 posted on 09/01/2026 11:53:26 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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To: TermLimits4All

Those words will certainly grab the attention of Putin. I would expect some harsh exchanges militarily
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Well he was all giddy about Ukrainian drones hitting Some Russian warehouses and merchant ships in the Black Sea last month

Now Russia is responding in kind ten fold non stop and the Port City of odesa
Is basically useless


13 posted on 09/01/2026 11:54:28 AM PDT by janetjanet998 (Please don’t use google products, especially YouTube )
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To: TermLimits4All
Those words will certainly grab the attention of Putin. I would expect some harsh exchanges militarily.

So, you suspect that Putin/Russia will launch missiles and drones in the direction of Ukraine's cities and citizens?

Let's hope not. That would escalate the war, don't you think?
14 posted on 09/01/2026 11:54:33 AM PDT by adorno ( )
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To: TermLimits4All

NATO and other deep state entities are trying to goad Putin into taking military action against their proxy military which is the Ukraine.

Putin is aware of this manipulative behavior.

The last thing we need is an escalation of the conflict there.


15 posted on 09/01/2026 11:56:23 AM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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Now Russia is responding in kind ten fold non stop and the Port City of odesa

LOL, sure Putin was being nice when he tried to knock out all the electricity and heating in Ukraine's capitol Kyiv last winter. Okay

16 posted on 09/01/2026 11:57:19 AM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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Now Russia is responding in kind ten fold non stop

Must be something new. So, is that like what Ukraine does on an attack per attack basis, where Ukraine responds 'ten-fold' to each Russian attack.

Prediction: if Russia dares to attack Ukraine, Russia will get back a lot more of its own medicine. Please report back if I am proven wrong.

BTW, Russia has thousands more valuable targets than Ukraine, so who do you think has more to lose with these bombings exchanges?

BTW, don't take a flight to Russia or attempt to leave Russia by plane.
17 posted on 09/01/2026 12:02:11 PM PDT by adorno ( )
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To: reasonisfaith
NATO and other deep state entities are trying to goad Putin into taking military action against their proxy military which is the Ukraine...The last thing we need is an escalation of the conflict there.

LOL, yes Putin may escalate and invade Ukraine seizing and annexing territory...

Or, Putin may escalate by firing thousands of Geran type drones, and missiles at Ukraine's cities...

Russia Attacks Ukraine With Nearly 1,500 Drones in Four Days, Including 800 Jet-Powered UAVs

https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-attacks-ukraine-with-nearly-1500-drones-in-four-days-including-800-jet-powered-uavs-22070

18 posted on 09/01/2026 12:02:25 PM PDT by tlozo (“Russia war-Either money today or blood tomorrow," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk )
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To: adorno

The drones would be used to deliver ordinance against those not towing the line because you can bet the by the time this happens the 2nd amendment will be gone along with gun and ammo makers.


19 posted on 09/01/2026 12:05:10 PM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: reasonisfaith
NATO and other deep state entities are trying to goad Putin into taking military action against their proxy military which is the Ukraine.

Ugghh! I hope not!

You think Putin would attack Ukraine to get back at NATO? That would start a war, don't you think?
20 posted on 09/01/2026 12:07:21 PM PDT by adorno ( )
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