Ukraine Urges UN Aviation Body to Restrict Flights Over Russian Airspace

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian attack drones in Russia Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to step up strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in the run-up to winter. The Ukrainian president said there was no intention to directly threaten civilian flights, but the growing number of Ukrainian attack drones flying...

By Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Pjotr Sauer

Ukraine officially informs ICAO that Russian airspace is dangerous for civil aviation

Ukraine has officially notified ICAO that Russian airspace is becoming dangerous for civil aviation amid increased military activity and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

‘Russian skies dangerous’: Zelenskyy warns airlines as Ukraine steps up drone attacks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to airlines and insurers regarding the rising dangers present in Russian airspace. The surge in drone operations penetrating deep into Russian territory introduces significant new risks. Aviation risk assessment firms project a continual pattern of Ukrainian strikes within Russia extending to 2026. Civilian aircraft remain vulnerable to military actions, raising concerns despite Ukraine's reassurances.

By ARYAN SINGH

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

The ICAO, a United Nations agency which regulates and establishes standards for civil aviation, made no immediate public comment.

Zelensky, EU warn new parliament blockage has put 3.7 billion euros for Ukraine at risk

The parliament's blocking of reforms is "against the state — against the Ukrainian state," said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

By Chris Powers

Russia’s transport minister on Zelensky’s threats to make Russian airspace unsafe — ‘We’re preparing for this’

Andrey Nikitin, head of Russia’s Transport Ministry, said Russian aviation authorities will not allow any “significant disruptions” to civil aviation, responding to threats from Ukrainian President Zelensky to make Russian airspace unsafe through drone attacks.

Children go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire

Kyiv —  As children arrived at the Ukrainian Global School in Kyiv for the start of a new school year on Tuesday, they went straight to the basement. Given the near-constant Russian attacks on the capital over the past few days, the school decided it was no longer sustainable for the students to go down to … The post Children go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

Lithuanian FM urges EU to revisit use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine - LRT

Lithuanian FM urges EU to revisit use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine  LRT

Hungary Fully Supports Western Balkans EU Accession, Foreign Minister Says

Hungary is fully committed to the European Union integration of the Western Balkans and will provide experts to assist countries in the region with their accession efforts, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said.

By MTI

Ukraine urges ICAO to ban civilian flights over Russian airspace

Ukraine has called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to completely prohibit civilian aircraft from flying over Russian territory, arguing that the growing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has created heightened risks for commercial aviation.