World · 3 September 2026

Pegasus cancels Moscow flights as Ukraine warns Russian airspace is dangerous

Pegasus, a Turkish low-cost carrier, called off its flights to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday, citing "technical and operational reasons". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines that Russian airspace is becoming "completely dangerous" because of drone strikes. Meanwhile, Russian air attacks wounded 17 people and damaged a 21-storey building in Ukraine's Odesa early on Thursday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 11:05

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