Ukraine urges UN aviation body to ban civilian flights over Russian airspace due to drone risks

Ukraine says told UN aviation watchdog that Russian airspace not safe Against the backdrop of Russias drastic escalation of terror against Ukraine, Russian airspace is becoming increasingly unsafe, Ukraines Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said on X after Ukraine announced it had formally notified the ICAO. We urge everyone to avoid it.

le monde · 6 days ago

Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his countrys drones would make Russias airspace "completely unsafe" for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of "state terrorism" from Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking with FRANCE 24s Mark Owen, Former British Military Intelligence Officer Philip Ingram explains that Zelenskys warning is addressed to "those international airlines from the Middle East, from South East Asia, China included that are still operating into Moscow" adding that "its all part of the information war and bringing the overall conflict to the Russian people".

france24 · 6 days ago

At least 13 people have been injured after Russian drones struck central Kyiv on the morning of Sept. 2, damaging a university, a residential building, and a medical facility, authorities reported.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · 6 days ago

Kyiv to ease curfew, revamp metro operations amid Russian drone attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv will shorten its curfew and revise public transport operating procedures during air raid alerts.

ukrinform · 6 days ago

Russian attack in Vinnytsia region damages homes and injures two people In the Vinnytsia region, residential buildings were damaged and two women were injured when debris from a Russian drone fell.

ukrinform · 6 days ago

Russian drone attack sparks fires in high-rise buildings in Kramatorsk Russian forces attacked Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with FPV drones, resulting in large-scale fires in three nine-story buildings.

ukrinform · 6 days ago

Two people injured as UAV debris falls in Vinnytsia Oblast Russian forces attacked Vinnytsia Oblast with a jet-powered drone on the evening of 2 September, injuring two people.

ukrpravda · 6 days ago

🇺🇦❌🇷🇺 – Ukraine urged the UNs aviation body, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), to completely ban civilian aircraft from Russian airspace. President Zelensky said the airspace is "becoming completely unsafe", and has vowed to take reprisals against Russia as its drones have kept Kyiv under 7 continous days of air raid alerts. The ICAO cant actually impose rules, but has warned civilian aircraft operators about the dangers of disruption due to Ukrainian attacks. Kyiv has kept its own airspace closed to civilian aircraft since the start of the war in 2022. @GeoPWatch

telegram_GeoPWatch · 6 days ago

Ukraine to introduce yellow and red air threat levels – Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will update its air threat alert system, including introducing a yellow level for drone attacks and a red level for missile threats. The authorities also plan to introduce differentiated warning signals and more geographically targeted alerts.

ukrinform · 6 days ago

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.

france24 · 6 days ago

⚡ NEWSUkraine Urges UN to Ban Flights in Russian AirspaceUkraine has formally requested the UN aviation agency to implement a complete ban on flights through Russian airspace, citing safety concerns raised by President Zelensky. This diplomatic move coincides with Kyivs announcement of increased drone operations and targeted military...📰 #Diplomacy #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · 6 days ago

⚡️Update: Some airlines stop service to Russia after Ukraine drone threat, Zelensky says. "We have received information that the first airlines began to refuse flights to Russian airports after our announcement about the drone danger," the president said in his evening address.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · 6 days ago

Ukraine urges UN aviation agency to fully ban operations in Russian airspace Ukraine urged the UN aviation agency to call for a full ban on flights through Russian airspace, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy 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.

france24 · 6 days ago

Zelenskyy Urges Accountability Following Kyiv Shootout Between Ukraines Security Agencies KYIV -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for accountability and personnel decisions after a shootout in Kyiv involving the countrys major security services.

radio free europe · 6 days ago

Zelenskyy: Some airlines have started cancelling flights to Russia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says some airlines have started cancelling flights to Russian airports after Ukraine warned of the growing danger to civil aircraft in Russian airspace.

ukrpravda · 6 days ago

Russia torments Ukraines capital with seventh day of strikes Russian drones tore into central Kyiv on Wednesday morning, wounding 11 people and damaging residential and university buildings on the seventh day of nearly ‌round-the-clock attacks that have…

japantoday · 6 days ago

Ukraine wants to close Russias skies and has a plan to do it. In an announcement on Sept. 1, President Volodymyr Zelensky gave few details about what it would entail, other than making clear it would involve lots of drones.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · 6 days ago

📰 Ukraine war latest: Russian attacks hit Kyiv for 7th consecutive day, at least 13 injured🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

mastodon bot · 6 days ago

⚡ NEWSZelensky Warns Airlines Russian Airspace Unsafe Due to DronesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian airspace remains unsafe for international airlines due to ongoing drone operations. The statement, aimed at carriers from the Middle East, Asia, and China, was condemned by Vladimir Putin as state terrorism and...📰 #Diplomacy #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

mastodon bot · 6 days ago

📰 Russian drone attack sparks fires in high-rise buildings in Kramatorsk🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

mastodon bot · 6 days ago

📰 Two people injured as UAV debris falls in Vinnytsia Oblast🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

mastodon bot · 6 days ago