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.

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[–] 7 points 2 months ago (5 children)

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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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago* (4 children)

    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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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

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

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Okay, now say it in the original Japanese

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago (1 child)

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

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