Pakistan, Sept. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines against using Russian airspace. He said Russia's skies would become increasingly dangerous as Ukraine expands its drone operations. Zelensky urged airlines, insurers and airports to consider the growing risks. He specifically mentioned carriers using major Russian airports, including Moscow and St Petersburg. However, he said Ukraine does not intend to target civilian aircraft. Instead, he warned that more drones would operate across Russian skies.

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