
President Zelensky is planning to disrupt Russian air traffic through Ukrainian drone attacks on airports, which would be problematic under international law.
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Statements by Zelensky Is Ukraine now attacking Russia's airports?
President Zelensky wants to bring Russian air traffic to a standstill. Ukrainian drones could target airports - which would be problematic under international law.
By Oliver Imhof
September 3, 2026, 6:03 p.m
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Ukraine will carry out drone strikes on Russian airports
Possible · Within weeks

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