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Ukraine will keep its airspace open despite Russian threats
The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure assured that they are working to prevent any risk to airlines.
This Sunday Ukraine promised to keep its airspace open for international travel, despite the fact that the United States Government warned them that Russian troops are working near its borders to invade its territory as soon as they have the opportunity.
"Ukrainian airspace remains open and the state is working to prevent risks to airlines." This was reported by the Ministry of Infrastructure through a statement published on Facebook.
Faced with the increase in tension, the Dutch airline KLM announced that in view of the situation, it will suspend its flights through Ukrainian airspace until further notice.
Also, a Ukrainian Skyup plane, which was flying from Madeira (Portugal), bound for kyiv, had to land unexpectedly in Chinisau (Moldova), because the owner of the plane, of Irish origin, prohibited its entry into space. ukrainian air.
"The closure of air space is a sovereign right of Ukraine, and no decision has been taken in this regard," the ministry statement said, following a meeting with officials from the Ukrainian presidency, airports and airlines.
Most airlines continue to operate normally, according to the Ministry. Who added that there are currently 29 international airlines making flights from 34 countries.
For its part, the Ministry assured that the inconveniences could be originating from the insurance companies. Since this February 12, the largest insurance companies in the world informed those in Ukraine that they would stop insuring aircraft for flights in Ukrainian airspace for a period of 48 hours.
"If necessary, the state will guarantee the return of all Ukrainian citizens from abroad," said Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandre Kubravok.
