#Airspace

Wreckage of Drone Suspected to Have Crossed from Poland Found in Lithuania

Politics 10/18/2026, 11:41

Wreckage of a drone has been found in the Pasvalys district of Lithuania, which, according to Vilnius, likely entered airspace from Poland. An air raid alert was declared in the Baltics in the morning.

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Russian Mi-8 Violated Polish Airspace for 42 Seconds: Fighters Scrambled

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:44

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Polish airspace for 42 seconds north of Braniewo on September 23. Fighters were scrambled and air defense systems were placed on alert.

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Series of incidents involving unidentified UAVs: Moldova records drone flyovers and explosions over one week

Politics 09/20/2026, 22:39

Over one week, Moldova recorded a series of incidents involving unidentified UAVs: drone flyovers, explosions near Chisinau, and the temporary closure of airspace. The police found no debris, and the Ministry of Defense was unable to intercept some of the objects.

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ICAO Responds to Ukraine's Appeal: Sybiha Urges Airlines and Insurers to Leave Russian Airspace

Politics 09/19/2026, 16:47

ICAO officially responded to Ukraine's letter on the risks of flights in Russian airspace. Minister Sybiha urged airlines and insurers to cease operations in Russian airspace, calling it "the most dangerous."

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Zelensky Says Russia Attacked His Presidential Aircraft With Drones Over Moldova Twice in a Week

Politics 09/16/2026, 12:24

In a CBS News interview, Zelensky said Russia attacked his presidential aircraft with drones over Moldova twice in the past weeks. Chișinău confirmed the airspace violation and the departure delay on September 8.

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NATO Fighters Shot Down a Drone That Violated Lithuania's Airspace from Belarus

Incidents 09/15/2026, 08:54

On the night of September 15, NATO fighters shot down a drone that violated Lithuania's airspace from Belarus. President Nausėda thanked the allies for their swift response.

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Poland scrambled fighters after Russia's overnight strike on western Ukraine: drones operated just kilometers from the border

Politics 09/13/2026, 19:31

Russia's overnight attack on western Ukraine on the night of September 13 forced Poland to scramble fighters: according to the command, Russian drones operated just a few kilometers from the border, but the country's airspace was not violated.

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Moldova closed its airspace after a drone strayed in from Ukraine: several flights delayed

Incidents 09/12/2026, 23:52

On September 12, Moldova temporarily closed part of its airspace after an unidentified drone strayed in from Ukraine. The restrictions led to the delay of several flights.

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Shahed drone violates Moldovan airspace: departure of Zelensky's aircraft delayed at Chisinau airport

Politics 09/10/2026, 09:13

On September 8, a Russian Shahed drone violated Moldovan airspace, prompting the temporary closure of the country's sky. At that time, the departure of Zelensky's aircraft was delayed at Chisinau Airport.

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“Shahed” over Moldova: drone crossed the border from Ukraine, country closed its airspace

Incidents 09/08/2026, 22:31

On September 8, a “Shahed” strike drone entered Moldovan airspace from the Ukrainian side. Authorities temporarily closed the central part of the sky; according to several media reports, the drone also crossed the Romanian border.

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Poland Closes Eastern Airspace for Three Months to Allow Air Defense Operations

Politics 09/03/2026, 22:05

From September 10 to December 9, Poland is introducing a temporary restricted air traffic zone EP R134 in the eastern part of the country. Restrictions up to FL95 and a nighttime flight ban are intended to strengthen air defense operations.

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ICAO warns of critical rise in threats to civil aviation: what is known after Ukraine's statement on closing Russian airspace

Politics 09/03/2026, 17:37

ICAO warned of rising threats to civil aviation due to hostilities and called on states to exchange intelligence. Ukraine officially notified the organization of the closure of Russian airspace.

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Ukraine officially warned ICAO: Russian airspace has become unsafe for civil aviation

Politics 09/02/2026, 20:17

Ukraine officially notified ICAO of the danger of Russian airspace for civil aviation against the backdrop of escalation. Kyiv called on airlines and insurers to take the risks into account.

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Zelensky Warns Airlines and Insurers: Russian Skies Are Becoming Fully Dangerous Due to Drones

Politics 09/02/2026, 01:03

Zelensky warned airlines and insurers that Russian skies are becoming fully dangerous due to drones. Kyiv called on ambassadors to convey the information to their capitals.

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Unknown object violated Moldova's airspace for nine minutes during Russia's attack on Ukraine

Incidents 08/30/2026, 18:05

On August 30, an unidentified aerial object violated Moldova's airspace for nine minutes, passing through the Transnistrian sector during Russia's attack on Ukraine. Chisinau stated that the situation is under control together with partners.

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Five drones violated Moldova's airspace on the night of August 27

Incidents 08/27/2026, 16:10

On the night of August 27, five drones of unknown origin violated Moldova's airspace. According to the Ministry of Defense, all incidents occurred after the completion of Russia's attack on Ukraine.

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Unidentified drone crosses Moldovan airspace and heads toward Romania

Incidents 08/24/2026, 13:44

On the morning of August 24, an unidentified drone crossed Moldovan airspace from the direction of Odesa Oblast and headed toward Romania. The south of the country was closed to aviation for 15 minutes; the UAV's origin has not been established.

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Transit of Russian Drones Through Polesie: Another Drone Crashes in Petrykov District of Belarus

Politics 08/23/2026, 23:37

On August 22, a Russian UAV of the "Bandierol" type crashed in Petrykov District of Belarus. The systematic transit of drones through Polesie creates direct risks for the country's infrastructure and population.

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