Russia pledges steady domestic flights as Zelensky warns of airspace risk

Russia’s transport minister says domestic air travel will be protected from Ukrainian drone strikes, working with the Defense Ministry and National Guard after Zelensky warned airspace has become unsafe; Kyiv has told the ICAO that Russian airspace is unsafe for commercial flights, and Moscow’s major hubs showed flight disruptions (Sheremetyevo: 21 cancellations, 235 delays; Vnukovo: 22 cancellations, 94 delays). Pegasus Airlines canceled several Russia-bound flights for technical/operational reasons. A risk briefing from Osprey Flight Solutions warned Ukrainian strikes could penetrate deeper into Russia through 2026, increasing safety concerns.