Ukraine has notified the International Civil Aviation Organization about the risks in Russian airspace

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) had been notified that Russia’s airspace is not considered safe. The announcement was made without specifying the exact date or details regarding the notification procedure.

The diplomatic démarche is aimed at informing the international body responsible for establishing and coordinating standards for civil aviation. Ukraine thus maintains that operating aircraft in Russian airspace involves risks that must be brought to the attention of the relevant international authorities and organizations.

In the information conveyed, Andrii Sybiha did not provide details about the specific reasons cited in the notification, the areas concerned, or any measures that ICAO might adopt. It is also unclear whether the notification refers to Russia’s entire airspace or to certain regions.

ICAO is expected to assess the information received in accordance with its procedures. The statement by the head of Ukrainian diplomacy currently represents Kyiv’s official position regarding the safety of flights in Russian airspace.