closes the sky for Russian planes: a list of countries
Due to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian occupiers, a number of countries have decided to close the airspace for these countries from today. Ukraine , Ukrsingate , 27 , February , 2022 | Ukraine News
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Yes, as of today, the German government is closing the airspace to Russian aircraft. The ban will last at least three months.
It is reported that the airspace for Russian aircraft will be closed today at 15:00 local time (16:00 Kyiv time).
In addition, the Belgian authorities have decided to close their airspace to aircraft from Russia, said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo.
“Belgium has decided to close its airspace to all airlines in Russia,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter.
The press service of the Italian government said it had decided to close the airspace to Russian aircraft.
A similar decision was made by Iceland. The country will close its skies to Russian planes, Foreign Minister Tordis Kolbrun Reikfjord Gilfadottir said on Twitter.
“Iceland has decided to close its airspace to Russian air traffic in solidarity with Ukraine,” she wrote.
Danish Foreign Minister Eppe Kufud said the state was closing its airspace to Russian airlines.
“At today’s meeting of EU foreign ministers, we will insist on a Europe-wide ban. Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine must be met with the harshest international sanctions and condemnations,” the minister said.
In addition, the Netherlands is also closing the skies to Russian aircraft. Finland has also closed airspace to Russian aircraft. This was stated on Twitter by the Finnish Minister of Transport Timo Harakka.
Source: Ukrgate
