Ukraine Urges UN Aviation Watchdog to Restrict Flights Over Russian Airspace

Ukraine says told UN aviation watchdog that Russian airspace 'not safe'

'Against the backdrop of Russia's drastic escalation of terror against Ukraine, Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe,' Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said on X after Ukraine announced it had formally notified the ICAO. 'We urge everyone to avoid it.'

Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog

Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was becoming unsafe. Kyiv plans increased retaliation against intensified Russian strikes but would target only military facilities, Zelensky said, citing growing Ukrainian drone activity over Russia.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled

Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'

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ICAO updates recommendations on protecting civil aviation in conflict zones

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is updating its recommendations on safety measures and risk assessments for flights over and near areas affected by armed conflicts.