Ukraine warns Russian airspace ‘not safe’ in message to UN aviation watchdog
Summary
Ukraine has asked the United Nations aviation agency to support a full ban on flights in Russian airspace because it is becoming unsafe. Ukraine plans to increase attacks on Russian military targets using drones but says it will not target civilian aircraft.Key Facts
- Ukraine wants the UN aviation agency (ICAO) to push for a complete ban on flights over Russia.
- President Zelensky said Russian airspace is very dangerous due to ongoing conflict.
- Ukraine is increasing drone attacks on Russian military sites while avoiding civilian targets.
- Russia’s airspace is still used by airlines from countries like China, Turkey, and the UAE.
- ICAO cannot force rules on its 193 member countries but influences their aviation policies.
- ICAO warned that civil planes face higher risks of being hit during conflicts.
- Ukraine’s drone strikes have caused some Russian airports to close and flights to be canceled.
- Russia’s President Putin described Ukraine's warnings as "state terrorism."
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