Ukraine said it formally notified the UN aviation watchdog ICAO that Russian airspace is “not safe” after repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory. The ICAO made no immediate public comment, and Russia’s aviation watchdog had previously rejected Ukraine’s warnings as illegitimate and invalid.
WHO:Ukraine
WHAT:Ukraine formally notified the International Civil Aviation Organization that Russian airspace is “not safe”.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The notification followed repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian territory.
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