Russia’s War Is Closing Its Own Skies as Airport Shutdowns Hit 993 in One Month

Russia’s War Is Closing Its Own Skies as Airport Shutdowns Hit 993 in One Month — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-war-is-closing-its-own-skies-as-airport-shutdowns-hit-993-in-one-monthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia Airport Shutdowns Reach 993 as Ukraine Escalates Drone Operationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-war-is-closing-its-own-skies-as-airport-shutdowns-hit-993-in-one-monthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-war-is-closing-its-own-skies-as-airport-shutdowns-hit-993-in-one-month#u60039Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:56:46 +0000Airport shutdowns across Russia reached 993 in a single month as Ukraine escalates drone operations, prompting warnings that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines. Ukrainian leadership has explicitly stated that shutting down Russia's commercial airspace is an ongoing goal of their military strategy. While Ukrainian officials advise airlines to avoid Russian skies due to the rising security risks, international schedules remain mixed as some carriers continue or resume operations despite the mounting disruptions.Why it mattersThe expanding airspace crisis stems direc