Ukraine tells UN aviation watchdog that Russian airspace 'not safe'

Ukraine has formally notified the United Nations aviation watchdog, the International Civil Aviation Organization, that Russian airspace is currently unsafe for commercial flights. The declaration follows ongoing regional tensions and aims to alert international aviation authorities to potential risks associated with traversing Russian territory.

In response, Russia’s aviation regulatory body has rejected Ukraine’s assessment. Russian officials characterized the warnings as illegitimate and invalid, maintaining that their airspace remains secure for international transit.