
Ukraine warns: Russian airspace deemed unsafe for civilian flights
Ukraine formally notified the ICAO that Russia’s airspace is unsafe for civilian aviation due to heightened military activity and drone operations, urging airlines and insurers to avoid it. Zelensky warned that Russian skies are becoming dangerous as Kyiv expands long‑range drone activity. A handful of Turkish flights were disrupted, and Ukraine’s own airspace has been closed to civilian traffic since February 2022, while many international carriers still operate through Russia.

