# Ukraine urges UN aviation agency to impose full ban on Russian airspace flights

https://mins.news/en/item/42794

- France 24, 2026-09-02 22:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260902-un-civilian-flight-safety-russian-airspace-ukraine

> Ukraine called on the UN aviation agency to support a complete ban on flights through Russian airspace after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned it was becoming unsafe. He said Kyiv planned stronger retaliation for intensified Russian strikes, but would target military facilities only, citing increased Ukrainian drone activity over Russia.

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