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A string of aviation incidents has triggered renewed safety questions. A British Airways flight experienced a cell phone fire on board but landed safely; other incidents include a Turkish Airlines wing collision and an American Airlines lightning strike. Aviation bodies emphasize carrying devices in carry-on luggage and evacuations rules.
Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines and insurers that growing Ukrainian long‑range drone sorties are making Russian airspace unsafe and that Russia's skies are effectively closing. He has said Ukraine will not target civilian aircraft. Vladimir Putin has called the warning "state terrorism" and Russia is signalling a tougher military response.