WorldEuropeRussia-Ukraine warPrint articleUkraine closes airspace to civilian flights as Russia invadesJamie Freed and Tim HepherFeb 24, 2022 – 4.54pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginUkraine closed its airspace to civilian flights on Thursday, citing a high risk to safety, while Europe’s aviation regulator also warned against the hazards to flying in bordering areas of Russia and Belarus, because of military activities.The closure came as Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine in what appeared to be the start of war in Europe.Loading...ReutersSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreRussia-Ukraine warUkraineRussiaVladimir PutinMH17 disasterLatest In EuropeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In World