Ukrainian drones and missiles will operate over Russia until war ends - Zelenskyy's Office
Photo: Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (Facebook/Kyrylo Budanov)
Budanov backs Zelenskyy’s decision
According to Budanov, the Kremlin turned September 1 into yet another day of terror against Ukrainian children and civilian infrastructure.
"Guided by the right to self-defense, Ukraine will deliver a tough and proportionate response. I fully support the decision of President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Volodymyr Zelenskyy," the head of the Office of the President wrote.
Budanov said Russia’s airspace had lost its safety.
This is a new reality that Ukraine is officially warning:
- International airlines,
- Insurers,
- Partners.
"Our long-range weapons will systematically strike military targets on enemy territory," Budanov said.
He stressed that Ukraine respects its partners’ diplomatic efforts and is ready to agree to limited pauses "exclusively for genuine steps toward ending the war."
However, as long as the aggression continues, Ukrainian drones and missiles will operate in Russian airspace, he said.
Ukraine to close Russian airspace
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian airspace would effectively be closed.
RBC-Ukraine previously reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed all airlines using Russian airspace, as well as insurers covering key airports in Russia. From now on, "Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe."
It was also reported, citing two sources, that there had been a plan to launch up to 1,000 Ukrainian drones a day at airports in Moscow and the surrounding area. The low-cost autonomous drones were supposed to identify and strike targets without operator involvement. However, the plan was not approved in early 2026.
