Advisers to the Ukrainian president and several European officials are urging Zelensky to intensify the aggression of attacks on Russian airport infrastructure. While the president has historically maintained a cautious approach to these targets, officials suggest his view is shifting as Donald Trump provides political cover for the Kremlin.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Zelensky Withholds Approval for Mass AI Drone Operation Against Russian Airports
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Moscow's four main airports suspended operations for a total of 101 hours during the first two weeks of October, more than doubling the 46 hours of closures recorded throughout September. President Volodymyr Zelensky has not yet approved a proposal for a much larger campaign using AI-powered drones to paralyze Russian aviation hubs, according to reports from The Atlantic. These aircraft are designed to bypass air defenses without relying on American technology or intelligence, and mass production could begin in the near future.
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