The Ukrainian president warned airlines, insurers and foreign governments that the growing scale of Kyiv’s drone operations would make Russian airspace increasingly unsafe for aircraft.

  • SkyezOpen
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    8 days ago

    I doubt Ukrainian drones can even fly that high. This is a kind warning to let people know that russian air defense is going to be so keyed up that they’ll likely shoot down civilian airliners. Again.

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      8 days ago

      I doubt Ukrainian drones can even fly that high.

      Drones aren’t the only tool in the kit. There’s no shortage of anti-air defenses that can hit commercial airliners, especially as they’re taking off or landing.

      This is a kind warning to let people know that russian air defense is going to be so keyed up that they’ll likely shoot down civilian airliners.

      If a civilian aircraft is shot down, the Ukrainians will almost certainly insist the Russians did it themselves. Idk how many people will believe them, after Zelensky basically painted a target on every Russian airport.

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        8 days ago

        If you’re flying a civilian plane near a warzone you don’t get to cry when it gets hit.

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            8 days ago

            I assume that’s a Confucius quip but he was Chinese, perhaps you should clarify what you mean.

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                7 days ago

                Forgive me and just explain it, no need for the dramatics.

                Ed: that’s what I thought bud. Keep your vaguely racist accusations to yourself.