ICAO Warns of Higher Risk to Civilian Planes
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) warned of an increased risk of civilian aircraft being targeted or caught in crossfire, citing statements from Ukraine regarding Russian airspace.
Consensus
- ICAO warned of an increased risk of civilian aircraft becoming targets or being caught in crossfire.
- The risk is linked to statements made by Ukraine regarding Russian airspace.
- The risk cannot be eliminated by changing air routes.
Points of divergence
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky threatened to make Russian airspace dangerous for flights using drones. — vesti
- Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Mykola Kalashnikov requested the ICAO Secretary-General to completely halt civilian flights over Russian territory. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- ICAO warned of increased risk of civilian aircraft coming under fire — Вести
- At ICAO amid Ukraine's statements on Russia's airspace, Russia warned of increased risk of civilian aircraft entering crossfire — РИА Новости (Telegram)