In his daily evening video address on September 1, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming "completely dangerous" due to the growing threat from Ukrainian drones. He emphasized that civilian aviation should avoid the skies above Russia, as Kyiv has intensified long-range strikes targeting military sites, oil and gas facilities, and logistics centers. Zelenskyy clarified that Ukraine is not threatening civilian aircraft but noted that drones will be present in Russian airspace on a scale that must be taken into account. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by calling the statements "state terrorism" and warned of retaliation.